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Y693 WGJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,394 mi
Last recorded171,394 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 171,394 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 159,970 miles

Damage to offside rear light lens

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 127,735 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 127,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

BAS ESP warning light counctantly on

Pass 23 Apr 2012 125,322 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 122,333 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 122,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Apr 2010 118,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 118,434 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 112,436 miles

nearside rear tyre tread starting to get close to limit

Fail 23 Apr 2009 112,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre tread starting to get close to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2008 107,712 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 104,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 91,912 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 91,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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Y693 WGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y693 WGJ, 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 Y693 WGJ registered?

Y693 WGJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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