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YK51 FRF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,540 mi
Last recorded112,540 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 FRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 112,540 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front (outer) wing corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside and nearside (inner) floor corroded

Offside and nearside rear (inner) sills/floor corroded

Offside front (outer) wing corroded

Rear diff has slight seepage

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 111,468 miles

Engine cover fitted

Gearbox sump pan damp with oil

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside and nearside front inner floor corroded

Offside and nearside front wings corroded

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2018 109,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at rear and under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover fitted

Offside and nearside rear inner sills/chassis corroded

Rear diff misting of oil

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear both sides and centre (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak gearbox area

Rear diff has oil leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2017 107,144 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear both sides and centre (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak gearbox area

Rear diff has oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 103,908 miles

wear front tyres

Fail 6 Dec 2016 103,908 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wear front tyres

Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,041 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,965 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 85,186 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 85,181 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,472 miles

oil around diff

Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,316 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 71,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,538 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,311 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,017 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 52,484 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,553 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 40,418 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,376 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 28,468 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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YK51 FRF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YK51 FRF, 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 YK51 FRF registered?

YK51 FRF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is YK51 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK51 FRF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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