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Y424 YBT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,957 mi
Last recorded103,957 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 YBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,957 miles

Nearside Rear sidewall damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

slight play in steering ( recirculating ball system )

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2018 103,957 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear sidewall damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

slight play in steering ( recirculating ball system )

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 97,771 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,178 miles

damage to nearside front bodywork

slight play in front wheels

slight underside corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,888 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in front wheels

Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,914 miles

Oil leak

catalytic converter internally broken

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,688 miles

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

centre box corroded

engine management light on dash

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,968 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,680 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,659 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 61,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 60,341 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 52,198 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,574 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,006 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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Y424 YBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y424 YBT, 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 Y424 YBT registered?

Y424 YBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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