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YX51 AFF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,369 mi
Last recorded84,369 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 AFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,369 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 84,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,912 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 83,714 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 81,541 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,347 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre showing cracks and signs of deteoriation.

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,177 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 76,175 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 73,564 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres, inner shoulders worn.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,306 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 68,202 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 66,105 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 66,105 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 63,711 miles

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

slight play in front steering and wheel bearings

Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,139 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 44,250 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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YX51 AFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX51 AFF, 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 YX51 AFF registered?

YX51 AFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is YX51 AFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX51 AFF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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