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BF51 CRK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,115 mi
Last recorded158,115 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 CRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 158,115 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 158,115 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 156,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

dif leaking oil

eml on slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 152,433 miles

eml on

slight ply in os front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2015 147,971 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 142,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r arch lip carroded n/s/f arch lip

rear brake pipes greasd

rear diff leaking oil

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 1 Apr 2014 142,815 miles

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

o/s/r arch lip carroded n/s/f arch lip

rear brake pipes greasd

rear diff leaking oil

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 2 Apr 2013 139,877 miles

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

engine management light is on

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside door check straps worn

nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated with movement

nearside and offside steering arm inner ball joints slight play

nearside front wheel arch lip corroded

oil leak on rear diff

rear arch lips corroded

rear brake pipes greased in places

rear exhaust minor leak of gases

Fail 19 Mar 2013 139,877 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust minor leak of gases

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

engine management light is on

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside door check straps worn

nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated with movement

nearside and offside steering arm inner ball joints slight play

nearside front wheel arch lip corroded

oil leak on rear diff

rear arch lips corroded

rear brake pipes greased in places

Pass 16 Mar 2012 135,962 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 131,711 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 131,657 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 125,868 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 125,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 117,414 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 117,411 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2008 112,263 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 98,120 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 96,294 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)

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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BF51 CRK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 BF51 CRK, 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 BF51 CRK registered?

BF51 CRK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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