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Y801 PLA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,652 mi
Last recorded68,652 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 PLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 68,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 68,530 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,353 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,082 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 67,911 miles

Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2015 67,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,891 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracked

Pass 17 May 2012 66,931 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 65,512 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,512 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,827 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 51,289 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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Y801 PLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y801 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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What year was Y801 PLA registered?

Y801 PLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y801 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y801 PLA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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