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Y506 CSF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,943 mi
Last recorded103,943 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 CSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 103,943 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 103,943 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,565 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 102,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,455 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 100,220 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 93,859 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 93,859 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2013 86,538 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 86,538 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 75,731 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage, cords not exposed

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 73,658 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,719 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 70,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,067 miles

n/s/r tyre has splits on inner sidewall, not to cord

o/s/r tyre has splits on inner sidewall, not to cord

Pass 11 Jan 2008 53,619 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,370 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 38,474 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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Y506 CSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y506 CSF, 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 Y506 CSF registered?

Y506 CSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y506 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y506 CSF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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