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AO51 UGL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,545 mi
Last recorded131,545 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 UGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 131,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 131,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 119,741 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 117,009 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 117,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 111,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

customer stated brake pipes cleaned up and are now undersealed and unable to see or scrape to access corrosion

customer stated second hand shockers fitted on rear

front exhaust downpipe to centre clamp very corroded

front exhaust mount corroded off but system still supported

rear diff leaking

Fail 8 Apr 2015 111,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust downpipe to centre clamp very corroded

front exhaust mount corroded off but system still supported

rear diff leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2013 110,574 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 105,778 miles

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

these rear tyres require changing A.S.A.P. due to extreme wear

Fail 4 Apr 2012 105,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

these rear tyres require changing A.S.A.P. due to extreme wear

Pass 9 Apr 2011 97,859 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,215 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 89,879 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 85,636 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 80,566 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)

slight play in steering box when wheels are turned in lock to lock

Pass 28 Feb 2006 72,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear diff leaking

slite play in rear antiroll bar linkages both sides

Pass 7 Jun 2005 65,492 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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AO51 UGL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO51 UGL, 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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AO51 UGL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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