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Y734 KUG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,333 mi
Last recorded131,333 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY734 KUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 131,333 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake reserve travel

Fail 29 Mar 2019 131,333 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake reserve travel

Pass 21 Apr 2018 129,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 129,284 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 123,810 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 119,188 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 116,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 113,616 miles

Oil leak

cuts in nearside front tread

rear seat base not fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2014 113,612 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cuts in nearside front tread

rear seat base not fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2013 110,471 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 108,284 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 106,276 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 106,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 103,791 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 100,906 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 97,593 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 93,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 118,877 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 110,094 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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Y734 KUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y734 KUG, 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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Y734 KUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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