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Y781 UGP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,220 mi
Last recorded53,220 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,220 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,399 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,598 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,388 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,494 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,764 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 38,734 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,511 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 36,511 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 54,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,603 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 48,291 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,291 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,216 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 26,216 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,257 miles

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

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 UGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGP, 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 Y781 UGP registered?

Y781 UGP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y781 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y781 UGP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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