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AR51 XBG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,664 mi
Last recorded118,664 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 XBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 118,664 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low on tread

Wheel arches getting rusty

Pass 30 May 2018 114,869 miles

All four brake hoses perishing

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low on tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wheel arches starting to get rusty

Pass 31 May 2017 110,497 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel arch is getting rusty

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear wheel arch is very rusty

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 May 2016 105,862 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,645 miles

N/S/F tyre has small cut in outer side wall

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 95,540 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 89,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2012 85,948 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 80,280 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 73,229 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,385 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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AR51 XBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AR51 XBG, 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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What year was AR51 XBG registered?

AR51 XBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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