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Y609 DBV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,579 mi
Last recorded229,579 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 229,579 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 229,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

e.m.l.lite on

Pass 21 Feb 2013 214,323 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 199,283 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 199,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 184,279 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 170,341 miles

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 23 Feb 2009 155,051 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 137,565 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 125,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 111,941 miles

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

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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Y609 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y609 DBV, 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 Y609 DBV registered?

Y609 DBV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y609 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y609 DBV shows 12 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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