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Y742 KGE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,315 mi
Last recorded123,315 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 KGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 123,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

inner joints handbrake travel oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 117,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 117,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 10,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 94,313 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 81,223 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 81,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front discs slightly lipped

advise front exhaust mount poor

advise slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

strong advise front no plate poor

strong advise front tyres worn/wearing on the inner edges

strong advise play in n/s/f bottom ball joint close to the limit

strong advise rear pads low discs slightly lipped

strong advise rear tyres worn/wearing on the inner edge getting close to the limit

Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,179 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 56,259 miles

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

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,762 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,028 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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Y742 KGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y742 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 Y742 KGE registered?

Y742 KGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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