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Y973 TLC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,237 mi
Last recorded74,237 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 TLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,237 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

heat shield loose

Pass 1 Feb 2010 73,613 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,345 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 71,345 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,331 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 59,941 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 56,874 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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Y973 TLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y973 TLC, 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 Y973 TLC registered?

Y973 TLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y973 TLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y973 TLC shows 7 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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