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Y595 VAY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,853 mi
Last recorded121,853 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY595 VAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 121,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 119,387 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 118,580 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 117,597 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2014 112,636 miles

Centre exhaust shield broken

Exhaust to gearbox mounting bracket broken

Left and right differential side seals leaking

Fail 30 Apr 2014 112,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre exhaust shield broken

Exhaust to gearbox mounting bracket broken

Left and right differential side seals leaking

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 107,878 miles

Gearbox exhaust mounting bracket broken but system adequately supported

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 102,943 miles

Gearbox mounting bracket broken but system adequately supported

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,131 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 May 2010 93,662 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 4 May 2010 93,662 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 11 May 2009 88,774 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 77,545 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 77,540 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2007 62,982 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 46,691 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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Y595 VAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y595 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 Y595 VAY registered?

Y595 VAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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