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Y496 GWC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,829 mi
Last recorded81,829 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 GWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 81,829 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 81,127 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 80,919 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,182 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 77,508 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,776 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,130 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 55,474 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 55,473 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 49,363 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,516 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 41,499 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y496 GWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y496 GWC, 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 Y496 GWC registered?

Y496 GWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y496 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y496 GWC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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