MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
all wheel arches corroded
back box noisy
exhaust noisy at manifold no leak found
gearbox sump damp
rear exhaust brackets corroded
sump damp
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
all wheel arches corroded
back box noisy
exhaust noisy at manifold no leak found
gearbox sump damp
rear exhaust brackets corroded
sump damp
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all 4 wheel arches showing corrosion
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
suspected gearbox leaking oil
Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y585 VAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 Y585 VAY, 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 Y585 VAY registered?
Y585 VAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 2001.
Is Y585 VAY safe to buy?
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