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Y488 LTF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,397 mi
Last recorded100,397 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 LTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 100,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2012 94,815 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 94,815 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,300 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 75,072 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,633 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 66,633 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 49,434 miles

small crack in windscreen

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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Y488 LTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y488 LTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y488 LTF?

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What year was Y488 LTF registered?

Y488 LTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is Y488 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y488 LTF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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