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AA51 MGA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,333 mi
Last recorded125,333 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 MGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 125,333 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 121,471 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,634 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 119,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 113,686 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 113,686 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,163 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 111,149 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 107,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on weld (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 104,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 100,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,227 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,444 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 83,651 miles

o/s front steering arm inner joint boot split.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,150 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,799 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 57,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,534 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,583 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,838 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 29,952 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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AA51 MGA 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 85.7%.

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 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 AA51 MGA, 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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AA51 MGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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