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Y40 VWW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

178,080 mi
Last recorded178,080 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 VWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 178,080 miles

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

many outer body panels showing signs of heavy corrosion.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 167,940 miles

All four wheel arches corroded.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 154,950 miles

all four outer wheel archs coroding and soon to leave pretruding edges

Fail 28 Feb 2014 154,801 miles

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

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

all four outer wheel archs coroding and soon to leave pretruding edges

Pass 21 Feb 2013 142,208 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 134,661 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 130,597 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 122,530 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 26 Feb 2009 105,192 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 87,375 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 71,296 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 55,300 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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Y40 VWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y40 VWW, 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 Y40 VWW registered?

Y40 VWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y40 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y40 VWW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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