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Y549 VNS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,458 mi
Last recorded109,458 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 VNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 109,458 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 107,341 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 105,174 miles

2 bulbs in centre stop not working

front pads getting low

o/s rear tyre on ligal limit

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 24 Sep 2012 105,174 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

2 bulbs in centre stop not working

front pads getting low

o/s rear tyre on ligal limit

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,573 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 92,285 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 88,426 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 85,465 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 82,643 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 82,641 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,525 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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Y549 VNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y549 VNS, 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 Y549 VNS registered?

Y549 VNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y549 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y549 VNS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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