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Y848 FAA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,260 mi
Last recorded71,260 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 FAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,260 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,401 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 50,163 miles

Centre Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,582 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

signs of corrosion rear suspension

Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,323 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 38,332 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,332 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,414 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 75,427 miles

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

front and rear brake pads wearing (not yet due for replacement)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 28,072 miles

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

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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Y848 FAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y848 FAA, 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 Y848 FAA registered?

Y848 FAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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