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Y391 VEY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,286 mi
Last recorded149,286 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY391 VEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 149,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 149,270 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 143,931 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 143,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2017 138,483 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 138,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold broken (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 136,126 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 128,879 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 122,101 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 122,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 117,367 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 111,610 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 105,250 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 105,250 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 99,923 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 99,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 93,883 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 89,748 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 89,742 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 83,154 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 75,483 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 71,086 miles

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

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 VEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

Y391 VEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y391 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y391 VEY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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