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Y487 RDG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Multi-colour Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,134 mi
Last recorded43,134 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 RDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 43,134 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 40,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

bumpstopweak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,398 miles

bumpstopweak

Pass 6 May 2010 37,888 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 36,775 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

body repair n/s/f

both plastic sills adrift

brake disc back plate damage

Pass 29 Sep 2007 34,051 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 28,703 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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Y487 RDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Multi-colour with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y487 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 Y487 RDG registered?

Y487 RDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y487 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y487 RDG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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