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SB51 YCV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,187 mi
Last recorded110,187 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 YCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 110,187 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 110,187 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 102,365 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 98,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 92,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 13 May 2016 92,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 21 May 2015 86,909 miles

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

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 24 Jun 2014 80,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 80,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 May 2013 68,312 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,055 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 55,055 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,570 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,613 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,957 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 32,594 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,658 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 30,658 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,779 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 26,121 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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SB51 YCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB51 YCV, 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 SB51 YCV registered?

SB51 YCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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