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AV52 VCG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,529 mi
Last recorded149,529 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 VCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 149,529 miles

Offside Front spotlight inop

exhaust..heatsheild..loose

Fail 19 Aug 2022 149,527 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front spotlight inop

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust..heatsheild..loose

Pass 5 Aug 2021 145,973 miles

Front number plate has slight damage not likely to be misread

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 143,382 miles

1 number p[late inoprotive

Pass 22 Aug 2019 140,083 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting Detatched (6.1.2 (a))

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 136,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Aug 2018 136,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 81,984 miles

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2016 78,892 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 78,892 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,799 miles

front exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still supported)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,825 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,321 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,189 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,178 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

excessive oil leak from transmission box area.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 53,178 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

excessive oil leak from transmission box area.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,083 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,109 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,648 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,732 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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AV52 VCG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV52 VCG, 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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AV52 VCG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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