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Y718 RBC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,639 mi
Last recorded94,639 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 RBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 91,937 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Nearside Rear rubber brake hose perishing

Offside Rear rubber brake hose perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 91,621 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 90,182 miles

Rear rear brake hoes

engine management light is on display

Fail 26 May 2016 90,182 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear rear brake hoes

engine management light is on display

Fail 3 Jun 2015 86,605 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,605 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,710 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,672 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 74,495 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 68,287 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 63,109 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,705 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,641 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 44,339 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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Y718 RBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y718 RBC, 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 Y718 RBC registered?

Y718 RBC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y718 RBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y718 RBC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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