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Y776 VGA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,328 mi
Last recorded108,328 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 VGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 108,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 104,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear differential leaking

Rear floor corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 104,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear differential leaking

Rear floor corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine management light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing & offside (2.7.2a)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four road wheels (4.1.D.1e)

front tyres worn on shoulders

metal fragment in nearside rear tyre

nearside & offside floor pans corroded

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body work corroded in various places

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust mount broken but system still supported

not able to fully inspect brake pads

rear subframe & suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,779 miles

front exhaust mount broken but system still supported

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2013 81,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,215 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2012 76,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

advise slight play in all front steering joints

Fail 22 Mar 2010 73,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 73,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 67,357 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,466 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,187 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 52,845 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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Y776 VGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y776 VGA, 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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Y776 VGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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