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Y597 XAX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,772 mi
Last recorded87,772 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 XAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 87,772 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 87,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,210 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,811 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,088 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Aug 2012 68,212 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight wear/lift in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,154 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,068 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 55,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 49,693 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 45,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,086 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,931 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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Y597 XAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y597 XAX, 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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Y597 XAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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