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Y494 UVV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,263 mi
Last recorded130,263 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 130,263 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 130,263 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 121,516 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 121,516 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 103,315 miles

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2012 103,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 88,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 70,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,029 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,115 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 59,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 42,374 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,613 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 39,613 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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Y494 UVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 Y494 UVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y494 UVV?

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What year was Y494 UVV registered?

Y494 UVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y494 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y494 UVV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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