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Y532 UVV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,087 mi
Last recorded158,087 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY532 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 158,087 miles

Front wiper blade slightly smears screen

Fail 25 May 2017 158,087 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wiper blade slightly smears screen

Pass 15 Aug 2015 151,846 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine manegment light on

Pass 8 Aug 2014 148,621 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 145,345 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 145,063 miles

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

diff oil leak

engine light on

front exhaust mount loose

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate faded

Fail 30 May 2013 144,945 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear flexi brake pipes perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate faded

diff oil leak

engine light on

front exhaust mount loose

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 128,139 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine lamp on dash

Pass 27 May 2011 11,396 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 93,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 78,387 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 May 2008 61,647 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 54,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre getting a little low on tread

Pass 5 May 2007 54,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre getting a little low on tread

Pass 10 May 2006 47,734 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 47,734 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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Y532 UVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y532 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.

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Y532 UVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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