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Y103 MVV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,891 mi
Last recorded115,891 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 MVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 115,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 112,375 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smeary

oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2018 112,375 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smeary

oil leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 107,909 miles

Lower Oil leak ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 100,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,989 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 93,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,254 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 83,192 miles

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

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

Nearside idler arm has slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2013 83,192 miles

Nearside idler arm has slight play

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 78,024 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 65,169 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,055 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 53,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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Y103 MVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y103 MVV, 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 Y103 MVV registered?

Y103 MVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y103 MVV safe to buy?

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