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Y705 UBY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,198 mi
Last recorded58,198 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 UBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 58,198 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,951 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,790 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 52,790 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,095 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 50,095 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 48,518 miles

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

both front tyres have cracks on side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,518 miles

both front tyres have cracks on side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,954 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,934 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 42,923 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,976 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,624 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,724 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,517 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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Y705 UBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y705 UBY, 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 Y705 UBY registered?

Y705 UBY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y705 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y705 UBY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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