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Y587 MGU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,249 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 78,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 72,889 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 68,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog not working

Fail 16 Aug 2013 68,437 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog not working

Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,279 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 64,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,299 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,034 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,983 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,980 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,802 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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Y587 MGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y587 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.

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What year was Y587 MGU registered?

Y587 MGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y587 MGU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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