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Y443 SMO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,427 mi
Last recorded87,427 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 SMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,427 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,136 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT HEAD LIGHT DETERIORATED

BOTH SIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE RECOOMEND REPLACEMENT

BOTH SIDE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

BOTH SIDE REAR TYRE LOW

NEAR SIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END DUST COVER SLIGHT DETERIORATED

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,640 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS MOVEMENT

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE LOW

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE LOW

Pass 1 Nov 2014 68,153 miles

Engine Warning Light Illuminated on Dash

Fail 31 Oct 2014 68,153 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine Warning Light Illuminated on Dash

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,095 miles

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 24 Oct 2013 62,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 2 Nov 2012 55,595 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,864 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,024 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,051 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,386 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 38,538 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 38,536 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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Y443 SMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 Y443 SMO, 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 Y443 SMO registered?

Y443 SMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y443 SMO safe to buy?

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