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Y465 SVM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,908 mi
Last recorded171,908 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY465 SVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 171,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 171,880 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 164,934 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 158,814 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 150,033 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 143,191 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 143,191 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 135,929 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 129,893 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 123,665 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 116,138 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 107,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 107,401 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 100,173 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 100,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 89,604 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 79,982 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 79,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 68,175 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 68,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 56,646 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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Y465 SVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y465 SVM, 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 Y465 SVM registered?

Y465 SVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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