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Y497 MNW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,799 mi
Last recorded92,799 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY497 MNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,799 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 90,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,317 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 87,944 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 87,944 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 85,094 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 85,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 82,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,627 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,974 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 73,974 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 69,285 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,646 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,959 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 45,799 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 37,975 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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Y497 MNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y497 MNW, 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 Y497 MNW registered?

Y497 MNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y497 MNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y497 MNW shows 16 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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