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Y698 TLF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,636 mi
Last recorded116,636 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY698 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 116,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 113,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 113,984 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 112,133 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 109,866 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 105,977 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 104,262 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 100,344 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,071 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 93,881 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 90,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 87,145 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 80,698 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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Y698 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y698 TLF, 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 Y698 TLF registered?

Y698 TLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y698 TLF safe to buy?

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