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Y724 BAC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

211,261 mi
Last recorded211,261 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY724 BAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2012 211,261 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine management lamp on and lamp warning on dash

Fail 4 Jun 2012 211,261 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine management lamp on and lamp warning on dash

Pass 8 Jun 2011 194,984 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 177,658 miles

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

nearside rear tyre showing uneven wear on inside

offside rear driveshaft seal leaking badly

Pass 5 Jun 2009 161,006 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 147,584 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 127,906 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 127,872 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 109,428 miles

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

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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Y724 BAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y724 BAC, 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 Y724 BAC registered?

Y724 BAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y724 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y724 BAC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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