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Y997 PLB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,652 mi
Last recorded143,652 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 PLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 143,652 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge

Fail 12 May 2011 128,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 128,562 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 117,953 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 104,492 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 90,405 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 81,223 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 81,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 62,186 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2005 52,946 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 PLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc 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 Y997 PLB, 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 PLB registered?

Y997 PLB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y997 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 PLB shows 10 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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