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Y149 RVY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,977 mi
Last recorded56,977 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 RVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,977 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 56,086 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some mot items

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,533 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 54,533 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,882 miles

rear brakes pullsing

Fail 3 Oct 2013 52,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

rear brakes pullsing

Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,427 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 51,427 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,010 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,538 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 48,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,279 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 47,279 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,455 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 45,453 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,836 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,553 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,490 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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Y149 RVY 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 66.7%.

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 Y149 RVY, 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 Y149 RVY registered?

Y149 RVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y149 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y149 RVY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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