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Y261 RVS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,235 mi
Last recorded102,235 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 RVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 102,235 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 101,749 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 101,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2020 98,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 95,058 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 89,690 miles

ALL TYRES NEAR 1.6MM

Pass 18 May 2017 89,244 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 30 Jul 2014 85,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advice n/s front tyre on wear indicator

advice scratches on windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 76,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,684 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 59,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,512 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,064 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,833 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 29,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,594 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 24,119 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 20,294 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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Y261 RVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y261 RVS, 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 Y261 RVS registered?

Y261 RVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y261 RVS safe to buy?

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