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Y516 CAV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,687 mi
Last recorded103,687 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 CAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 103,687 miles

both outer sills covered

engine man light on

slight play steering box and joints

Fail 7 Mar 2016 103,687 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both outer sills covered

engine man light on

slight play steering box and joints

Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 90,566 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 90,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 81,847 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 75,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 75,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 69,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 62,790 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 56,806 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 56,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,559 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 45,602 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,644 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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)

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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Y516 CAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y516 CAV, 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 Y516 CAV registered?

Y516 CAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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