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Y837 NVX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,241 mi
Last recorded119,241 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY837 NVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 119,241 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm & devoid of tread on outer edges

fuel filter breather/vacuum pipe split

rear tyres worn to 2mm

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idlers

Fail 1 Jun 2016 119,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn to 3mm & devoid of tread on outer edges

fuel filter breather/vacuum pipe split

rear tyres worn to 2mm

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 19 Jun 2015 106,962 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 106,962 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 94,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front spot light not working

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

Fail 14 May 2013 84,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 84,431 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 74,164 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

leak at gearbox.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,600 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 4 May 2010 67,799 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 7 May 2009 62,865 miles

nearside front tyre low tread on outer edge

offside front lower wishbone rear bush worn

Fail 27 Apr 2009 62,840 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside front lower wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 8 Feb 2008 55,667 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 45,222 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 34,250 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)

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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Y837 NVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y837 NVX, 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 Y837 NVX registered?

Y837 NVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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