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Y948 GUF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,498 mi
Last recorded126,498 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 GUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 126,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 114,477 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 114,398 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2017 109,296 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 105,533 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 100,649 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 97,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 97,885 miles

Nearside 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 20 May 2013 92,902 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 92,843 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,247 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 88,549 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,726 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,367 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in rear hub suport bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2008 77,601 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge. Nearside front tyre small cut on inside.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 71,848 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 65,458 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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Y948 GUF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y948 GUF, 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

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What year was Y948 GUF registered?

Y948 GUF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y948 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y948 GUF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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