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Y598 CJW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,000 mi
Last recorded134,000 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 CJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 134,000 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016
Fail 22 Nov 2016

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 111,928 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 107,155 miles

number plates ok at time of tested likely to be changed

Pass 25 Jul 2013 156,129 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 156,129 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,896 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 30 Jul 2011 79,769 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,209 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,665 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 54,466 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 47,043 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 43,064 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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Y598 CJW 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 85.7%.

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 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 Y598 CJW, 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 Y598 CJW registered?

Y598 CJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 2001.

Is Y598 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y598 CJW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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