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Y491 YAT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,002 mi
Last recorded155,002 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 YAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 155,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 146,902 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 141,695 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

headlight lens faided

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 12 Aug 2014 137,139 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 131,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 131,681 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 127,609 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 15 Aug 2011 122,568 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 122,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 18 Aug 2010 117,846 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 110,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate slight cracked

Fail 30 Aug 2008 100,589 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in steering

Pass 30 Aug 2008 100,589 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 30 Aug 2007 90,131 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 28 Jun 2006 76,223 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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Y491 YAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 Y491 YAT, 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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Y491 YAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2001.

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