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Y272 RVS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,776 mi
Last recorded43,776 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 RVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 43,776 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 43,608 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 43,563 miles

Fuel hose chafing fuel tank breather hose perished (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 43,487 miles

Fuel hose chafing fuel tank filler breather hose perished (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 41,931 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 40,246 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 40,246 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 37,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 37,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,789 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 35,544 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,272 miles

both rear coil springs covered at the base

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads slightly worn

offside front wheel has slight play on the steering/suspension

Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,681 miles

front number plate is cracked

minor bodywork scuffing damage to the nearside of the vehicle

minor corrosion to the upper bodywork on the vehicle. This is mainly around the wheel arches

unable to fully check the rear suspension coil springs due to the suspension arrangement

Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,599 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight undulation

Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,415 miles

unable to fully inspect rear springs

Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,988 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2007 22,340 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,002 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 17,117 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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Y272 RVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y272 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 Y272 RVS registered?

Y272 RVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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