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Y998 HHP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,573 mi
Last recorded155,573 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 HHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 155,573 miles

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

Front both steering arms play

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

general underbody rust

umdertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 140,315 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 140,315 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 128,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Mar 2013 128,852 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Feb 2012 125,384 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 125,384 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 106,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 102,587 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 102,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 100,920 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 99,196 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 89,433 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 70,595 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 70,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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Y998 HHP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y998 HHP, 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 Y998 HHP registered?

Y998 HHP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for Y998 HHP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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