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Y997 HCA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,089 mi
Last recorded83,089 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 HCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 83,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhust mount from the gearbox has rusted through, however exust system all secure at present time.

signs of surface corrosion and slight scoring on the nearside rear brake disc.

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 5 Feb 2009 79,967 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,486 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 62,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 54,900 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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Y997 HCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y997 HCA, 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 Y997 HCA registered?

Y997 HCA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y997 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 HCA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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