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YD51 UTW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,631 mi
Last recorded174,631 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 UTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 174,631 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 174,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 27 Jul 2010 167,066 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion to middle exhaust

Fail 26 Jul 2010 167,066 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion to middle exhaust

Pass 6 Feb 2009

slight oil leak on steering shocker

Pass 14 Jan 2008 143,885 miles

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

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

cut in o/s/front tyre

slight play n/s/front idler arm bush

Pass 9 Oct 2006 134,000 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 123,761 miles

front tyres not same size as rear tyres

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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YD51 UTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD51 UTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD51 UTW registered?

YD51 UTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is YD51 UTW safe to buy?

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