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Y963 YAT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,885 mi
Last recorded88,885 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 YAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 88,885 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 83,872 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,048 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

automatic gearbox linkage bush worn

Fail 7 Oct 2020 82,046 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn excessive play in bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both possible led bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components stabilizer bars catching suspension arm coil spring arm (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired caliper clip has play (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

automatic gearbox linkage bush worn

front splashguard/covers damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,762 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 69,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2018 63,533 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,712 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 55,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,869 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,704 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,712 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,886 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 49,649 miles

SRS light on.

Fail 2 Oct 2010 49,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

SRS light on.

Fail 21 May 2010 49,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,480 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 40,604 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 35,588 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 29,441 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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Y963 YAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y963 YAT, 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 Y963 YAT registered?

Y963 YAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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