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A7 VDL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,760 mi
Last recorded53,760 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 53,760 miles

offside washer jet blocked

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,675 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 53,675 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,930 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 48,892 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 48,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,088 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,928 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,612 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,509 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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A7 VDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A7 VDL, 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 A7 VDL registered?

A7 VDL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is A7 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 VDL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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