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Y526 OKG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,178 mi
Last recorded101,178 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 OKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 101,178 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 87,031 miles

245/40/18 tyres on rear 225 on front

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 22 May 2012 80,697 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 80,697 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 77,583 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 74,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,011 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate is partially delaminated and faded, but is not likely to be mis-read.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 68,011 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate is partially delaminated and faded, but is not likely to be mis-read.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 61,413 miles

Child seat fitted in front passenger seat with active airbag

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 57,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear reg number plate slightly discolored

Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear reg number plate slightly discolored

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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Y526 OKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y526 OKG, 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 Y526 OKG registered?

Y526 OKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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