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Y653 JAU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,493 mi
Last recorded130,493 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY653 JAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 130,493 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 130,295 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 119,844 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 119,837 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 112,579 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken.

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

O/S Washer not working.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 103,984 miles

Gearbox leaking

Radiator split

Pass 6 Jul 2012 79,602 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 60,057 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 60,057 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,461 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,816 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 33,816 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,467 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 22,316 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,877 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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Y653 JAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y653 JAU, 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 Y653 JAU registered?

Y653 JAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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