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S7 VSD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,548 mi
Last recorded171,548 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 VSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 171,548 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 170,227 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 165,305 miles

brake pipes that run along floor corroded

nearside steering drop link slight play

Fail 13 Jan 2015 165,305 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes that run along floor corroded

nearside steering drop link slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2014 160,307 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

offside sill corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2013 152,763 miles

exhaust front bracket broken

slight play in steering idler

Pass 20 Jan 2012 146,596 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 146,569 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 143,008 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 142,998 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

nearside handbrake effort

offside rear brake slightly pulsating

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2009 139,856 miles

rear brake disks heavely corr

Fail 14 Aug 2009 139,761 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake disks heavely corr

Fail 30 Jul 2008 134,535 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 134,535 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 130,275 miles

Crankshaft pulley damper spliting

Fail 10 Aug 2007 130,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Crankshaft pulley damper spliting

Pass 17 Aug 2006 121,767 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 121,767 miles

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

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

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

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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S7 VSD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S7 VSD, 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 S7 VSD registered?

S7 VSD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for S7 VSD shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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