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Y228 HDV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

142,618 mi
Last recorded142,618 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 HDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 142,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 133,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 128,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 124,038 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 109,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 104,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 101,968 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,352 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 95,758 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 95,758 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both reversing lights are not working.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,736 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,640 miles

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 2 Jul 2012 85,437 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 80,160 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,817 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,962 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,165 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)

Oil leakage from rear diff.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 64,241 miles

Offside Rear 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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Y228 HDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 Y228 HDV, 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 Y228 HDV registered?

Y228 HDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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