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Y979 TGK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,782 mi
Last recorded153,782 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 TGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 153,782 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 141,773 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 122,631 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre outer + inner edges worn

o/s/f tyre outer + inner edges worn

Pass 7 Jan 2012 103,214 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 97,263 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 88,929 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 78,655 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,357 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 61,886 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,851 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 49,845 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y979 TGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y979 TGK, 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 Y979 TGK registered?

Y979 TGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y979 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y979 TGK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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