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AE51 SAV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,369 mi
Last recorded74,369 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 SAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,369 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 74,369 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,097 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,657 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 67,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,254 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 63,254 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 61,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 61,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres slight wearing inside edges

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,371 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,951 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,691 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,866 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slightly faded

slight oil leak diff

Pass 11 Apr 2006 33,817 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 33,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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AE51 SAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AE51 SAV, 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 AE51 SAV?

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What year was AE51 SAV registered?

AE51 SAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is AE51 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 SAV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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