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Y697 BKS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,612 mi
Last recorded138,612 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 BKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 138,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 132,620 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 121,468 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 109,544 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 109,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 92,324 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,617 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,357 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,733 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 41,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,258 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,144 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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Y697 BKS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y697 BKS, 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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Y697 BKS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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