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Y696 SLH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,443 mi
Last recorded87,443 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 SLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,443 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,228 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 80,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 72,147 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,871 miles

Both front road tyres wearing on outer edges

Brake feel soft recommend full system brake check

Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,289 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 6 Jul 2006 48,632 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 48,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

corrosion both rear brake discs

n/s inner washer jet poor

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread very low at edges

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 SLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y696 SLH, 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 SLH registered?

Y696 SLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y696 SLH safe to buy?

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