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YG51 RYK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,071 mi
Last recorded84,071 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 RYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,071 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,027 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,746 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,044 miles

Engine light on

Fuel pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,693 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 51,677 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 51,677 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,911 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 41,426 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 15 May 2007 34,704 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 28,066 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,066 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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YG51 RYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG51 RYK, 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 YG51 RYK registered?

YG51 RYK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YG51 RYK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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