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Y4 SPJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,239 mi
Last recorded137,239 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 SPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 137,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2014 131,213 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front fog osf

Fail 6 May 2014 131,213 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front fog osf

Pass 20 May 2013 126,835 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 119,856 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 14 May 2011 102,380 miles

o/side rear brake pipe across car starting to corrode

rear brake pads starting to get low

rear diff has slight oil leak

slight play in o/side & n/side upper ball joints

Pass 10 May 2010 85,896 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 8 May 2010 85,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

os front tyre wearing on inner edge,,,,, advise track check

Pass 16 May 2009 69,041 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 55,088 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,916 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,342 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 26,580 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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Y4 SPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 Y4 SPJ, 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 Y4 SPJ registered?

Y4 SPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y4 SPJ 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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