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Y517 WER

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,858 mi
Last recorded167,858 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 WER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 167,858 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 167,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 154,350 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 154,350 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 142,563 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 184,511 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 133,692 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 133,692 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 123,680 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 114,040 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 114,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 104,008 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 104,008 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 97,925 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 90,946 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 82,171 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 73,795 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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Y517 WER is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y517 WER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y517 WER registered?

Y517 WER is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y517 WER safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y517 WER shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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