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AV51 AYS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,426 mi
Last recorded93,426 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 AYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,426 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner tread wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Aug 2015 88,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on the inner shoulders.

Fail 8 Aug 2015 88,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres worn on the inner shoulders.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,414 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 82,997 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 80,625 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,161 miles

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

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

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

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

wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2010 77,075 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 77,075 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,523 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 69,262 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 69,262 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 63,904 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 50,601 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 43,064 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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AV51 AYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV51 AYS, 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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AV51 AYS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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