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Y414 BCV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,782 mi
Last recorded61,782 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY414 BCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 61,782 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 60,486 miles

underside corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2021 57,394 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 57,393 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,567 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

sill covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 42,175 miles

bulb warning showing

reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Apr 2018 36,111 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,952 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 35,952 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,507 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside front fog lamp not working

Nearside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,695 miles

engine MIL light on

nearside front tyre worn on inner outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,376 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning light on

Fail 11 Apr 2013 30,338 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml light on

Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,338 miles

eml light on

Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,157 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,368 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON...

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,058 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 22,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

0ffside rear tyre has cracks resulting from age of tyre

nearside rear tyre has cracks resulting from age of tyre

offside front tyre has cracks resulting from age of tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,676 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 18,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,003 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 14,459 miles

Passenger front fog light inoperative - flags as malfunction on onboard computer.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 10,492 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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Y414 BCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y414 BCV, 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 Y414 BCV registered?

Y414 BCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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