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Y781 GTW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,538 mi
Last recorded206,538 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 GTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 206,538 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 206,520 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 198,569 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 198,569 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 183,738 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 168,521 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 168,521 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 152,838 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 152,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 138,477 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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Y781 GTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y781 GTW, 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 Y781 GTW registered?

Y781 GTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y781 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y781 GTW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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