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Y571 BCV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,104 mi
Last recorded85,104 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY571 BCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,104 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 85,102 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 76,977 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,757 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 60,182 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to outer side wall of o/s/r/ tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2007 57,301 miles

sharp object in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2006 50,570 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 50,570 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

gearbox oil leak

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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Y571 BCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y571 BCV, 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 Y571 BCV registered?

Y571 BCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y571 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y571 BCV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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