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Y678 JGU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,714 mi
Last recorded60,714 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 60,714 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm likely to fail Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 57,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering damper sweaty

Fail 23 Aug 2019 57,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering damper sweaty

Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,221 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,528 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,098 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 46,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,673 miles

Offside Rear tyre has small very deep cut on outer wall

Fail 2 Jun 2016 45,496 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre has small very deep cut on outer wall

Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,697 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,440 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 38,553 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,289 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 30,984 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,984 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,497 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,723 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 22,316 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 19,749 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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Y678 JGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y678 JGU, 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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Y678 JGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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