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Y544 VCC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,338 mi
Last recorded125,338 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 VCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 125,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 May 2022 125,338 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2021 123,993 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 121,676 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 118,744 miles

Coil spring corroded (all) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light inop

Fail 7 Feb 2019 118,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded (all) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light inop

Pass 7 Feb 2018 115,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f tyre has a cut on outer wall

n/s/r tyre has a cut on outer wall

Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,525 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 112,524 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2016 109,738 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 6 Feb 2015 107,038 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 105,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 105,125 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 103,177 miles

exhaust deterioreted

fuil pip rusty

o/side front steering rod boot twisted

o/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2013 103,175 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

exhaust deterioreted

fuil pip rusty

o/side front brake discs worn

o/side front steering rod boot twisted

o/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 101,373 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs are corroded

oil leak at gearbox sump

rear discs are corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 99,880 miles

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

all brake discs are badly corroded

front tyres are perrished

fuel pipes and brake pipes are starting to corrode

tyres are wearing on outer edge wheel alignment requires ajustment

Pass 22 Feb 2011 99,880 miles

all brake discs are badly corroded

front tyres are perrished

fuel pipes and brake pipes are starting to corrode

tyres are wearing on outer edge wheel alignment requires ajustment

Pass 4 Feb 2010 96,116 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 91,408 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 91,407 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 85,546 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 15 Feb 2007 78,747 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracking, and cut on tread, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

o/s/r tyre wall cracking, but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 20 Feb 2006 75,234 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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Y544 VCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y544 VCC, 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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Y544 VCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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