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Y831 ACW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,092 mi
Last recorded159,092 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 ACW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 159,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 148,965 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 148,965 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 140,617 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 140,496 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

offside front floor corroded to excess ( non precribed area )

Pass 14 Jan 2016 130,587 miles

E M L on

Fail 14 Jan 2016 130,587 miles

E M L on

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 121,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front to rear static fuel pipe corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 121,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front to rear static fuel pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 112,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 102,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 89,963 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 78,852 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,233 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,440 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,945 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 16,670 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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Y831 ACW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 Y831 ACW, 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 Y831 ACW registered?

Y831 ACW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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