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Y972 RGV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,192 mi
Last recorded90,192 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 RGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,192 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 89,340 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 86,301 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 79,844 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2015 73,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 66,282 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre on outer wall

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,047 miles

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

Slight play in o/s/r barrel bush

n/s/f tyre has slight outer sidewall damage but cords not exposed

Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,033 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 55,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 53,682 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 53,678 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 146,220 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust top mounting very deteriorated just hanging on by rust

exhaust emissions very borderline just passed engine idle high

front coil springs very rusty strong advise

rear coil springs rusty strong advise

rear metal brake pipes rusty and fuel pipes

Pass 6 May 2009 49,342 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 46,636 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 19 May 2007 45,157 miles

some play both front wheel bearings

water damage rear number plate

Pass 23 May 2006 38,692 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

slight lift in both front top ball joints

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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Y972 RGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y972 RGV, 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 Y972 RGV registered?

Y972 RGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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