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Y536 VNH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,315 mi
Last recorded70,315 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY536 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 70,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 69,984 miles

Nearside Front tyre small cuts to tread/perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2017 69,497 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,845 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs pitted/slight corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,363 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,273 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,994 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 67,993 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,604 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight corrosion on brake discs

Fail 1 Apr 2011 64,604 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight corrosion on brake discs

Fail 21 Mar 2011 67,072 miles

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

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,947 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,997 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,793 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2007 44,476 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,015 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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Y536 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y536 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 Y536 VNH registered?

Y536 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y536 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y536 VNH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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