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Y697 VPO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,029 mi
Last recorded139,029 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 VPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 139,029 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 131,848 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 12,908 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 119,857 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 108,969 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 96,531 miles

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

Offside Front 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 10 Nov 2009 95,949 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 93,538 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 88,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 88,654 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 74,992 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

n/s/f tyre wall cut

oil filler cap not fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2005 60,492 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

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 VPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc 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 Y697 VPO, 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 Y697 VPO registered?

Y697 VPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y697 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y697 VPO 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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