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Y547 GWC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,531 mi
Last recorded154,531 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY547 GWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 154,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 150,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 146,520 miles

EML illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 146,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EML illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 143,973 miles

EML light illuminated

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 143,973 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML light illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 138,610 miles

EML light illuminated

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)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 138,610 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

eml ligth on

Pass 2 Sep 2014 131,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 131,572 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 124,968 miles

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

centre stop light N/W.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 124,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre stop light N/W.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 117,582 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 110,547 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 110,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 103,852 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 95,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 95,756 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 85,585 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 68,579 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,874 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y547 GWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y547 GWC, 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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Y547 GWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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