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Y696 DSG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,160 mi
Last recorded91,160 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 DSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 91,160 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 91,155 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 86,662 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

front exhaust bracket corroded.!!!

nearside door mirror damaged.!!!

Fail 28 Dec 2012 86,662 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion on brake pipes.!!!

front exhaust bracket corroded.!!!

nearside door mirror damaged.!!!

Pass 22 Dec 2011 80,856 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake pipe to hose cannot be inspected properly because it is above rear subframe.

s.r.s.light on,this will be part of test by next year.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 80,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre void of tread on shoulders,stepped tread depth pattern.

nearside rear brake pipe to hose cannot be inspected properly because it is above rear subframe.

s.r.s.light on,this will be part of test by next year.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,206 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,953 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,725 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 64,071 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 59,429 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,547 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,864 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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Y696 DSG 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 76.9%.

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 Y696 DSG, 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 Y696 DSG registered?

Y696 DSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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