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Y521 GWC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,580 mi
Last recorded70,580 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 GWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,580 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 70,580 miles

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 69,436 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,900 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 66,025 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,999 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge!

Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,253 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,137 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,525 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 52,962 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,408 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 43,761 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,657 miles

front brake pads low

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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Y521 GWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y521 GWC, 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 Y521 GWC registered?

Y521 GWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y521 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y521 GWC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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