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Y888 CLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,762 mi
Last recorded71,762 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,762 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 70,700 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front Tyres worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,326 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,777 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steer damper shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,185 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 62,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 62,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,130 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 57,764 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,920 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 52,920 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,867 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,401 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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Y888 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y888 CLK, 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 Y888 CLK registered?

Y888 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y888 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y888 CLK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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