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Y294 LVT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,650 mi
Last recorded94,650 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 LVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,650 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 94,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 75,166 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 72,438 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 69,266 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 65,177 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 59,685 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 59,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y294 LVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y294 LVT, 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 Y294 LVT registered?

Y294 LVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y294 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y294 LVT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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