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AJ51 BAX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,178 mi
Last recorded117,178 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 117,178 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 111,811 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust braket and flange bolt corroded heavily

front to rear wheel arches corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 16 Aug 2016 111,809 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger by wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust braket and flange bolt corroded heavily

front to rear wheel arches corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 23 Jul 2015 106,368 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 106,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 92,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 77,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,080 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 74,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 May 2011 71,788 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 71,786 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,931 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 58,127 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 58,127 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,262 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2007 54,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 39,507 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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AJ51 BAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ51 BAX, 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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AJ51 BAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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