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Y706 GDV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,743 mi
Last recorded80,743 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY706 GDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 80,743 miles

exhaust rusty and slight blow

front tyres worn low

o/s/f beam pattern poor

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

oil leaks

rear brake pipes rusty

rear tyres worn low

Pass 23 Jan 2021 80,117 miles

brake pipes rusty

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 29 Jun 2019

beam pattern weak o/s/f

oil leaks

rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2018 75,023 miles

o/s/f beam pattern weak

o/s/f door mirror faded

rear wheel arches corroded

steering rubbers perished

Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,569 miles

underside rusty in places

Fail 19 Jul 2017 71,559 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

underside rusty in places

Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,721 miles

beam patterns weak

temp repair to rack ball joints

Fail 5 Jul 2016 68,572 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,361 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 64,359 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,283 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,005 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 56,005 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,247 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2012 51,247 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,498 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 43,642 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,651 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 10 Jul 2008 29,985 miles

N.S.R tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,831 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 11,771 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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Y706 GDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y706 GDV, 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 Y706 GDV registered?

Y706 GDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y706 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y706 GDV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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