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Y712 KGE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,114 mi
Last recorded85,114 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 KGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 85,114 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 85,082 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,725 miles

clutch pipe corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre out of shape

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,067 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 79,458 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 79,458 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 74,323 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,323 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 70,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,290 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,225 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 1 May 2009 64,330 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 62,112 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 52,978 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 44,536 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 38,940 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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Y712 KGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc 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 Y712 KGE, 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 Y712 KGE registered?

Y712 KGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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