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BF51 YFR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,345 mi
Last recorded129,345 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 129,345 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 129,345 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 125,711 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 122,398 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 113,621 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 113,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 107,406 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 107,405 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 101,209 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 101,202 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 99,873 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 97,949 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 YFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 YFR, 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

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What year was BF51 YFR registered?

BF51 YFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BF51 YFR 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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