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Y792 PLA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,982 mi
Last recorded147,982 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 PLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 147,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

washer fluid level low

Fail 25 Mar 2014 145,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 145,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 140,224 miles

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

N/S/F tyre slight cut in wall

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 129,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust box coroded

slight play in steering box

Fail 16 Mar 2012 129,917 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust box coroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Mar 2011 122,208 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 122,180 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 113,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2010 113,721 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2009 100,164 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 100,152 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 81,750 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 76,501 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 76,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 63,926 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 63,926 miles

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

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

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

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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Y792 PLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y792 PLA, 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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Y792 PLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y792 PLA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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