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BF51 CVA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,064 mi
Last recorded159,064 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 CVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 159,064 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 16 Apr 2012 148,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 137,566 miles

wiper blade split.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 137,561 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blade split.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 126,376 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 126,376 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 115,339 miles

OSR inner side light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2007 96,700 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 96,700 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 92,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 92,270 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 81,599 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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BF51 CVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF51 CVA?

You can check the full history of BF51 CVA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF51 CVA registered?

BF51 CVA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is BF51 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 CVA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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