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Y486 RDG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

198,820 mi
Last recorded198,820 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 RDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 198,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

several brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 185,464 miles

Offside rear, nearside rear, and nearside front tyres all worn close to 2mm

Slight low effort nearside handbrake

Various brakepipes corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 97,105 miles

Various brakepipes corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,580 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 88,580 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,443 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all tyres worn on edges

nearside front bumper under trim missing

Pass 6 Mar 2009 79,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 77,805 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 70,561 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 61,111 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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Y486 RDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y486 RDG, 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 Y486 RDG registered?

Y486 RDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y486 RDG safe to buy?

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