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Y631 BBC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,036 mi
Last recorded100,036 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 BBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 100,036 miles

Engine management light on dash.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 91,695 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 84,854 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 84,729 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 78,083 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 78,083 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,823 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 71,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,841 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 64,527 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 64,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,399 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 57,017 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 57,014 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,400 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 46,937 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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Y631 BBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y631 BBC, 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 Y631 BBC registered?

Y631 BBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y631 BBC safe to buy?

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