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Y696 KPU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,711 mi
Last recorded111,711 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 KPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 111,711 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 111,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s & n/s track rod play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 110,050 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 104,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 12 Sep 2012 102,954 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 102,954 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 97,665 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 92,794 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 87,637 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 82,498 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 76,054 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 69,988 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 KPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KPU, 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 KPU registered?

Y696 KPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y696 KPU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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