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Y533 VNH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,981 mi
Last recorded108,981 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY533 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 108,981 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 102,799 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever has long travel before starting to perform. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 98,879 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,452 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 89,046 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 89,046 miles

Front Direction indicator not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,449 miles

BLOW FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM.

BRAKE HOSES DETERIATED.

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR IN POOR CONDITION.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS IN POOR CONDITION,

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS WORN.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 80,472 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

BLOW FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM.

BRAKE HOSES DETERIATED.

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR IN POOR CONDITION.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS IN POOR CONDITION,

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS WORN.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,164 miles

check rear inner brake pads

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

rear diff slightly damp

rear wheel arches surface rusting

Pass 6 Sep 2012 73,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,887 miles

check rear inner brake pads

nearside front and both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside rear parking brake performance slightly low

steering shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,006 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,647 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,371 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 53,772 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 48,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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Y533 VNH 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y533 VNH, 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 Y533 VNH registered?

Y533 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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