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Y541 XHG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,571 mi
Last recorded178,571 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 XHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 178,571 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 176,222 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 173,129 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 170,200 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 170,200 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 168,217 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 165,815 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 160,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2013 152,539 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 152,533 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 146,803 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 137,996 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 128,241 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 128,212 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 118,624 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 108,311 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 96,480 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2006 78,691 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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Y541 XHG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y541 XHG, 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 Y541 XHG registered?

Y541 XHG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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