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Y542 BGF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,972 mi
Last recorded43,972 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 BGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 43,972 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 34,574 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 33,515 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 32,799 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

wiper blade

Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,006 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

rear number plate is starting to fade

Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,975 miles

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

Nearside Front has slight play in the steering

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 11 May 2015 29,826 miles

n/s front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

slight play in the steering n/s front

wiper blade

Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,850 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,798 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 27,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 26,423 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 26,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,656 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 25,656 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,097 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,508 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 17,633 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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Y542 BGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 Y542 BGF, 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 Y542 BGF registered?

Y542 BGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y542 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y542 BGF 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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