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Y843 RFH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,665 mi
Last recorded107,665 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 RFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2015 107,665 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges and cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,665 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges and cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 May 2014 106,871 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 106,871 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Nearside front tyre cracking

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2013 102,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2012 99,503 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 96,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 96,602 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 93,865 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 86,099 miles

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

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 3 Jul 2007 79,586 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 79,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 72,227 miles

offside rear tyre

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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Y843 RFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y843 RFH, 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

How do I check the history of Y843 RFH?

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What year was Y843 RFH registered?

Y843 RFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y843 RFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y843 RFH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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