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Y417 FYC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,280 mi
Last recorded104,280 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY417 FYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 104,280 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 103,523 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 91,063 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,036 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 82,696 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 75,924 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 69,416 miles

engine under tray fitted

front plate slightly marked

Fail 26 Feb 2009 69,414 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine tray fitted

front regestration plate slightly dirty

Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,202 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 62,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 56,103 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 49,008 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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Y417 FYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y417 FYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y417 FYC registered?

Y417 FYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y417 FYC safe to buy?

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