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Y243 HVY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,534 mi
Last recorded159,534 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 HVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 159,534 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 157,108 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 146,500 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 131,166 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2014 131,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2013 115,832 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front fog light glass broken

Fail 5 Apr 2013 115,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front fog light glass broken

Pass 15 Mar 2012 100,879 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 100,879 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 91,099 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 91,099 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 59,004 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,114 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2007 52,801 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 48,502 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 48,502 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 44,162 miles

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)

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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Y243 HVY 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 72.2%.

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 Y243 HVY, 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 Y243 HVY registered?

Y243 HVY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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