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VA51 AYY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

204,652 mi
Last recorded204,652 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 AYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 204,652 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 195,603 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 188,078 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 20 May 2013 182,585 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 May 2013 182,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 176,372 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 169,981 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 153,050 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 135,974 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r outter tyre wall cut but not reached ply or core

rear diff oil leak

Fail 22 May 2009 135,974 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r outter tyre wall cut but not reached ply or core

rear diff oil leak

Pass 29 May 2008 120,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 100,067 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 87,603 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 87,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VA51 AYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 VA51 AYY, 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 VA51 AYY registered?

VA51 AYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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