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Y686 ERA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,838 mi
Last recorded161,838 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 ERA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 161,838 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 9 Feb 2011 161,837 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 13 May 2010 151,611 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 135,849 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 122,283 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 111,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil filler cap missing

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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Y686 ERA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y686 ERA, 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 Y686 ERA registered?

Y686 ERA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y686 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y686 ERA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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