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Y983 RFH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,784 mi
Last recorded210,784 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 RFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 210,784 miles

Front propshaft coupling worn & has excessive movement.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 204,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 196,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 117,215 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

rear brake hoses starting to perish

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 111,701 miles

bonnet badge broken,rear tyres worn edges,o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2010 111,618 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bonnet badge broken,rear tyres worn edges,o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2009 104,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2009 104,924 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2008 97,214 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 89,234 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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Y983 RFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y983 RFH, 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 Y983 RFH registered?

Y983 RFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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