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Y217 WVL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,240 mi
Last recorded82,240 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY217 WVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 82,240 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 81,633 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 80,245 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 77,236 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 74,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 69,826 miles

NSR brake pipe routed incorrectly but still supported

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 May 2013 66,835 miles

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

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

Front to rear metal fuel pipe excessivly corroded

Pass 19 May 2012 64,228 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 28 May 2011 61,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 11 May 2010 58,463 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 58,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 54,319 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 49,829 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 46,764 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 42,633 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)

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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Y217 WVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y217 WVL, 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 Y217 WVL registered?

Y217 WVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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The MOT history for Y217 WVL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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