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V55 ALF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,321 mi
Last recorded95,321 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 ALF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,321 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,243 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 90,243 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,303 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 1 Mar 2013 76,616 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight play

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,905 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,100 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 68,100 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,316 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 28 Aug 2009 54,723 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 48,477 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,452 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 42,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,545 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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V55 ALF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V55 ALF, 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 V55 ALF registered?

V55 ALF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is V55 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 ALF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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