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BF51 XJL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

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

RegistrationBF51 XJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel arches slightly corroded both sides

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 180,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle outer arch areas slightly corroded

vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 165,789 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 157,008 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 152,832 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 12 Apr 2014 139,737 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 122,458 miles

Cant see bottom of rear coil springs.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 122,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Cant see bottom of rear coil springs.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 120,435 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 119,968 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 105,766 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 105,585 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 91,826 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 91,826 miles

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

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 89,302 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 85,980 miles

rear diff damp

Fail 31 May 2008 85,980 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear diff damp

Fail 23 May 2007 79,292 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 high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 79,292 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 67,816 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)

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

front and rear brake disc surfaces slightly corroded

n/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

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 XJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

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

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