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Y285 NVX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,610 mi
Last recorded145,610 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 NVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 145,610 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 144,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2022 144,280 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 144,059 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 143,710 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 143,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f o/s/f inner flitches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 143,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f o/s/f inner flitches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 141,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 139,344 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 139,344 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 138,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 128,777 miles

EMl light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front fog lamp out

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 128,776 miles

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

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

EMl light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front fog lamp out

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 118,086 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 106,556 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 9 Dec 2011 95,103 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 90,931 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 83,702 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 77,517 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 67,347 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 58,859 miles

Nearside front Fog lamp lens is broken.

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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Y285 NVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y285 NVX, 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 Y285 NVX registered?

Y285 NVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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