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Y721 OTT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,560 mi
Last recorded106,560 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 OTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,560 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 106,560 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 100,329 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 93,786 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside [both] front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank so not inspected

offside side repeater [1 of 3] light sources not illuminating, but more than 50% illuminating

Fail 18 Oct 2013 93,786 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside [both] front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank so not inspected

offside side repeater [1 of 3] light sources not illuminating, but more than 50% illuminating

Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,140 miles

Lamp defective warning light coming on with front fog light

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 87,140 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad warning light on

Lamp defective warning light coming on with front fog light

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 82,282 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 80,705 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,387 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Slight dammage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,524 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 70,808 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 68,119 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 68,119 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,262 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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Y721 OTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y721 OTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y721 OTT registered?

Y721 OTT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y721 OTT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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