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BF51 YFM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,311 mi
Last recorded135,311 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 135,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 132,468 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 129,496 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 127,481 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 125,495 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 125,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 120,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 115,352 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (recommend front wheel alignment)

undertray fitted obscuring some components and unable to clearly view brakes

Fail 11 Sep 2015 115,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (recommend front wheel alignment)

undertray fitted obscuring some components and unable to clearly view brakes

Pass 15 Sep 2014 108,842 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2014 108,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 105,408 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 105,408 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 70,042 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 61,223 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 61,223 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 50,953 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 40,328 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 YFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YFM, 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 YFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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