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Y871 HGX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,566 mi
Last recorded85,566 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 HGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,566 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,474 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,492 miles

slight play on front steering

Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,727 miles

Both rear tyre treads at 2mm.

O/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 73,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear tyre treads at 2mm.

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

O/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,796 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,352 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,091 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,324 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,268 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,953 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,523 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,523 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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Y871 HGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y871 HGX, 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 Y871 HGX registered?

Y871 HGX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y871 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y871 HGX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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