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Y562 GAH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,474 mi
Last recorded169,474 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY562 GAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 169,474 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 169,474 miles

Horn not working connection (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 156,458 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

headlights slightly cloudy

Pass 12 Apr 2014 153,698 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 147,588 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 141,054 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 133,700 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 126,204 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 126,203 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Advise, fuel pipe corosion/rust n/s front.

Advise, rust build up on o/s front brake disc.

Advise, sounds of blowing around exhaust manifold joint.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 114,353 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 114,350 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 94,560 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 94,557 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 76,123 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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Y562 GAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y562 GAH, 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 Y562 GAH registered?

Y562 GAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y562 GAH safe to buy?

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