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Y81 JAR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,034 mi
Last recorded133,034 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 JAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,034 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2017 131,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2016 131,700 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2016 131,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 128,691 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle box corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2013 127,087 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 125,477 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 118,275 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 116,612 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 107,643 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 98,212 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 91,299 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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Y81 JAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y81 JAR, 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 Y81 JAR registered?

Y81 JAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y81 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y81 JAR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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