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Y56 SBN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,248 mi
Last recorded107,248 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 SBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 107,248 miles

Battery insecure in boot (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 mountings missing and one rubber off at rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear-at rear above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear -at rear above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 102,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

floor corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in steering dampper

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust brackets broken (exhaust secure)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 91,657 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,076 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,151 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,802 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 73,802 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,193 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 62,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 53,142 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,364 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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Y56 SBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y56 SBN, 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 Y56 SBN registered?

Y56 SBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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