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Y685 BAC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,439 mi
Last recorded30,439 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 BAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 30,439 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,105 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,002 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 29,450 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 29,450 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 28,489 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,750 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,834 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,812 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 3 Jun 2009 22,833 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,194 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,594 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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Y685 BAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 Y685 BAC, 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 Y685 BAC registered?

Y685 BAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y685 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y685 BAC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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