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Y612 GYC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,870 mi
Last recorded80,870 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY612 GYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 80,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning light on

Fail 12 May 2017 80,870 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning light on

Pass 12 May 2016 77,802 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 74,468 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 74,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge advise wheel alignment needs checking/adjustment

Pass 14 May 2014 70,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat sheild not fully secured front exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f inner tyre wall early signs of cracking

Pass 16 May 2013 67,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 67,747 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2012 64,208 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 61,766 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 61,766 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 May 2010 59,487 miles

all 4 tyre cracking and spliting

Pass 13 May 2009 57,428 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 55,488 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 54,296 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 52,002 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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Y612 GYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y612 GYC, 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 Y612 GYC registered?

Y612 GYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y612 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y612 GYC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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