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Y948 RTD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,946 mi
Last recorded143,946 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 RTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,887cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 143,946 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 138,485 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 138,485 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 132,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 125,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 120,258 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 120,258 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 112,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,964 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,197 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Apr 2009 64,026 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 59,423 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 59,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,070 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 RTD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RTD, 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 Y948 RTD registered?

Y948 RTD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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