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Y994 VLD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,292 mi
Last recorded82,292 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY994 VLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 82,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 79,743 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,925 miles

Offside Front tyre approx 2mm outer edge

very slight play in both front outer anti roll bar bushes..

Fail 17 Jan 2019 75,925 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre approx 2mm outer edge

very slight play in both front outer anti roll bar bushes..

Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,990 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 71,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,512 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,964 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,890 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,241 miles

n/s/f tyre approx 2mm inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 47,684 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,960 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2008 45,960 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,106 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 43,721 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,938 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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Y994 VLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y994 VLD, 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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Y994 VLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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