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Y892 RVU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

215,606 mi
Last recorded215,606 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY892 RVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 215,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

O/S reversing light damaged

O/S/R inner sidelight

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

plastic outer sills fitted at time of test

rust on both rear wheel arches

Fail 20 Jul 2017 215,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

O/S reversing light damaged

O/S/R inner sidelight

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

plastic outer sills fitted at time of test

rust on both rear wheel arches

Pass 15 Jul 2016 209,632 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 209,632 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 201,747 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 201,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine MIL light

Fail 15 Jul 2014 189,207 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 189,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 160,786 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2012 147,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 137,846 miles

Slight wear N/S/F tyre outer edge

Slight wear front and rear discs

Pass 23 Jun 2011 137,349 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Wear in rear discs

Fail 22 Jun 2011 137,340 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Wear in rear discs

Pass 5 Jul 2010 124,185 miles

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

oil leak rear axle

Fail 1 Jul 2010 124,185 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

oil leak rear axle

Pass 20 Jul 2009 110,227 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 110,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,223 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 88,219 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 73,337 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 61,860 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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Y892 RVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y892 RVU, 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 Y892 RVU registered?

Y892 RVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y892 RVU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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