MOT Status
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126,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak stops when exhaust system warms but possible gasket burnout may occur in future (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
strong smell of petrol fumes from offside rear inner wheel arch, possible split breather pipe behind plastic cover, further investigation is recommended
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
engine management and srs lights lit
exhaust heat shield insecure
inner track rod end ball joints have slight play
ns front tyre wearing on outer edge
ns rear coil spring broken advise replacement
os front tyre wearing on edges
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
engine management and srs lights lit
exhaust heat shield insecure
inner track rod end ball joints have slight play
ns front tyre wearing on outer edge
ns rear coil spring broken advise replacement
os front tyre wearing on edges
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
SRS light lit on dash indicating fault
brake discs worn slightly
fuel filler neck breather pipe starting to perish
ns mirror damaged
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
SRS light lit on dash indicating fault
brake discs worn slightly
fuel filler neck breather pipe starting to perish
ns mirror damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ns mirror damaged
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Non obligatory mirror damaged
front numberplate slightly deteriorated
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF51 NRU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 NRU, 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 NRU registered?
BF51 NRU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2001.
Is BF51 NRU safe to buy?
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