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Y989 SVM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,482 mi
Last recorded83,482 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 SVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,482 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 83,482 miles

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

front tyres 2.5/3.00mm

Pass 2 Apr 2010 69,678 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,097 miles

stone chip in screen o/s/f tyre wearing on edges front brake discs liped and worn pads 70 worn slight play in front wheel bearings rear discs rusting pads half worn heat sheled loose on front exhaust

Fail 3 Apr 2009 56,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

stone chip in screen o/s/f tyre wearing on edges front brake discs liped and worn pads 70 worn slight play in front wheel bearings rear discs rusting pads half worn heat sheled loose on front exhaust

Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,280 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear seats have child seats in them

plastic covers on sills and under vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,925 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 33,925 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

rear tyres low tread

Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,841 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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Y989 SVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y989 SVM, 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

How do I check the history of Y989 SVM?

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What year was Y989 SVM registered?

Y989 SVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y989 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 SVM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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