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Y359 RVS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,466 mi
Last recorded69,466 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY359 RVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,466 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 69,466 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

o/s/r fuel pipe deterated

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,676 miles

slight play nearside front hub

Fail 23 Mar 2012 67,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight play nearside front hub

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,370 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 61,380 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 1 May 2010 61,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust bracket broken

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 5 May 2009 57,528 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,621 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,333 miles

securing clips missing from o s outer sill spoiler

slight damage to windscreen

unable to fully check front underbody due to covers

Pass 25 Apr 2006 43,860 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 43,860 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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Y359 RVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y359 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 Y359 RVS registered?

Y359 RVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y359 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y359 RVS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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