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Y788 EBW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,584 mi
Last recorded79,584 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY788 EBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 79,584 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 78,640 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 76,734 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 73,392 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 72,160 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,825 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 68,133 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 68,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,841 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,800 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 61,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,623 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,908 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,795 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 51,091 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 51,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

osr tyre pressure low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,779 miles

front w/screen chipped,o/s and n/s lower plastic outer sills coming loose under car??

Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,720 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,868 miles

Left Front Tyre Worn on Inside & Outside Edges Right Front Tyre Worn on Inside & Outside Edges

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,351 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,317 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,926 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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Y788 EBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y788 EBW, 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 Y788 EBW registered?

Y788 EBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y788 EBW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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