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Y801 GFV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,472 mi
Last recorded105,472 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 GFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 105,472 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2015 100,184 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 95,100 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 95,100 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,721 miles

10% of 3rd brake light not working

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot doesn't open

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside mirror loose

wiper smears

Pass 3 Jul 2012 82,732 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn inner & outer edges & tear in outer wall

nearside rear tyre wearing inner & outer edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,942 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 63,246 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,422 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,005 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,266 miles

front tyres worn very low on edges

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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Y801 GFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y801 GFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y801 GFV registered?

Y801 GFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y801 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y801 GFV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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