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Y704 TGV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,098 mi
Last recorded187,098 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 TGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 187,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 187,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 183,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre tread low on outer edge

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 176,410 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND BODY

FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

PLAY IN STEERING IDLER

REAR BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 3 Dec 2014 170,453 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 170,453 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 160,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre nearing wear bands

rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2012 150,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroding not holed

Fail 3 Oct 2012 150,429 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 137,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 124,497 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 114,133 miles

n/s/r outer position lamp not working

Pass 16 Sep 2008 101,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

Fail 16 Sep 2008 101,992 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

Fail 18 Sep 2007 90,941 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise baffles loose in rear box

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front and rear brake discs getting corroded

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

advise rear diff leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2007 90,941 miles

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

advise baffles loose in rear box

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front and rear brake discs getting corroded

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

advise rear diff leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2006 85,328 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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Y704 TGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y704 TGV, 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 Y704 TGV registered?

Y704 TGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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