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Y266 FVV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,611 mi
Last recorded164,611 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 FVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 164,611 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 140,883 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 140,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2013

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 114,395 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 105,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,650 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 87,877 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 82,300 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,300 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 73,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

No plates poor

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 73,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

No plates poor

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 65,079 miles

Front + rear number plate condition.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside drive shaft seal + rear propshaft seal leaking oil.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Uneven front tyre wear low on inner edges.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 65,079 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

†.Uneven front tyre wear low on inner edges.

Front +rear number plate condition.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside drive shaft seal + rear propshaft seal leaking oil.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 53,171 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leaks on rear axle.

Pass 5 Oct 2005 53,171 miles

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

Oil leaks on rear axle.

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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Y266 FVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y266 FVV, 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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Y266 FVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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