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BF51 OJJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 OJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017

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

Nearside Front tyre very worn on edge

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 144,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light out

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

Offside Rear nail in it

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 139,489 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 139,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 135,589 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 129,861 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 129,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 125,923 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 125,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 121,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 121,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 115,754 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 110,876 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 104,923 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 104,923 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 91,590 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 81,564 miles

both front tyres very worn on inner tred area

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 OJJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OJJ, 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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BF51 OJJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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