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Y50 JFT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,798 mi
Last recorded43,798 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 JFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 43,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 42,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2020 42,013 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 41,356 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 40,385 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 39,792 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 39,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 39,037 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 39,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 38,486 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,959 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 33,804 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 32,986 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,825 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 28,569 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 27,718 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 24,480 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 21,297 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 18,301 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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Y50 JFT 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 89.5%.

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 Y50 JFT, 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 Y50 JFT registered?

Y50 JFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y50 JFT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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