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Y899 BLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

115,213 mi
Last recorded115,213 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 115,213 miles

Head lights only just have a bean pattern

Pass 14 May 2020 114,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 114,263 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 110,376 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x pipes running above n/s of rear sub-frame (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak automatic gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 90,558 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 81,898 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 75,212 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 75,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 70,532 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 65,732 miles

advise rear number plate backing comeing away

Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,744 miles

rear number plate detetriating

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 May 2008 53,343 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 47,228 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 39,646 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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Y899 BLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y899 BLJ, 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 Y899 BLJ registered?

Y899 BLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y899 BLJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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