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Y562 SBC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,748 mi
Last recorded144,748 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY562 SBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 144,748 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 140,148 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 129,353 miles

fuel pipe corrded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 119,215 miles

fuel pipes has surface corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Jan 2012 119,205 miles

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

fuel pipes has surface corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Dec 2010 114,382 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 12 Nov 2009 107,754 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 99,721 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 99,721 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 89,421 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 89,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 77,914 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 64,503 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 SBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 SBC, 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 Y562 SBC registered?

Y562 SBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y562 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y562 SBC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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