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Y512 ACW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,413 mi
Last recorded122,413 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 ACW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 122,413 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 122,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 107,208 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noise

Fail 29 Sep 2010 107,208 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noise

Pass 1 Oct 2009 96,720 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 96,716 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,990 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,446 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,244 miles

advise all four tyres.

Pass 21 Sep 2005 29,710 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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Y512 ACW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y512 ACW, 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 Y512 ACW registered?

Y512 ACW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y512 ACW safe to buy?

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