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Y421 XGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,546 mi
Last recorded129,546 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 XGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 129,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 128,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 120,037 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 111,613 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 107,295 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2015 107,295 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,639 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 97,072 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 97,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,601 miles

Brake discs front and rear very badly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2009 84,408 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 79,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 79,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 73,976 miles

front no plate discoloured

front/rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2006 62,173 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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Y421 XGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y421 XGJ, 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 Y421 XGJ registered?

Y421 XGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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