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Y391 SVR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

47,540 mi
Last recorded47,540 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY391 SVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 47,540 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 47,456 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 47,454 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 47,014 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 46,511 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTRAL TOO N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 46,510 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTRAL TOO N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 46,328 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tinted giving limited view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,304 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 46,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. correct tyre sizes written on the fuel flap (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,196 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,547 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,828 miles

eml light on

Fail 12 Sep 2016 44,828 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

eml light on

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,055 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,729 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,155 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,215 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,647 miles

osf tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,329 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 41,329 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,292 miles

o/s/f tyre has two cuts in tyre wall but cords not exposed

Fail 23 Sep 2009 39,292 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre has two cuts in tyre wall but cords not exposed

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,417 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,130 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,667 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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Y391 SVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y391 SVR, 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 Y391 SVR registered?

Y391 SVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y391 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y391 SVR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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