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Y481 BCV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,946 mi
Last recorded90,946 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 BCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 90,946 miles

eml on

Fail 21 Jan 2021 90,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

eml on

Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,119 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 87,938 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 87,937 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,033 miles

eml on

Fail 19 Jan 2018 85,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

eml on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,113 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 82,264 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 79,447 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,472 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 76,472 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 72,689 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 72,595 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2012 68,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

ESP/BAS LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Jan 2011 64,009 miles

BAS/ESP Light on

Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,364 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 58,363 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,179 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 47,246 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,831 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,775 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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Y481 BCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y481 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 Y481 BCV registered?

Y481 BCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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