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Y581 MGU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Brown Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

121,336 mi
Last recorded121,336 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 121,336 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 121,331 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2022 117,193 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 112,191 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 107,627 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,363 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 107,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

eml on

Pass 13 Oct 2014 103,357 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 97,919 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,656 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,328 miles

srs light on

Pass 25 Aug 2010 69,503 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,851 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,069 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,874 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 44,782 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,899 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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Y581 MGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Brown with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 Y581 MGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y581 MGU registered?

Y581 MGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y581 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y581 MGU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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