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YX51 YRM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,264 mi
Last recorded179,264 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 YRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 179,264 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 174,597 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 170,101 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 165,323 miles

Oil leak evident

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 161,268 miles

Front exhaust mounting is fractured

Pass 16 Oct 2014 157,112 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 153,348 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 149,044 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 25 Oct 2011 144,417 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 143,463 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 125,877 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 125,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 122,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 118,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 96,311 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 96,310 miles

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

nearside rear tyre screw in tread

Fail 22 Sep 2006 82,476 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 82,476 miles

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

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

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 YRM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX51 YRM, 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 YRM registered?

YX51 YRM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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