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Y161 VJC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,290 mi
Last recorded116,290 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 VJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 116,290 miles

Corriosion on both rear wheel arches, damage to o/s/f wing but no sharpe edges.

Corriosion starting on the brake pipes.

Exhaust front mount broke.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 116,290 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corriosion on both rear wheel arches, damage to o/s/f wing but no sharpe edges.

Corriosion starting on the brake pipes.

Exhaust front mount broke.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 105,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 94,695 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 85,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 70,758 miles

differential is leaking oil

slight bulge on osf tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2008 64,935 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all stering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight play in front idling arm bush

Fail 11 Mar 2008 64,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all stering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

slight play in front idling arm bush

Pass 26 Feb 2007 57,383 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,788 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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Y161 VJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y161 VJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y161 VJC registered?

Y161 VJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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