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BHZ 5001

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,189 mi
Last recorded114,189 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 5001
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,189 miles

Slight play in Steering idler bushes

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,793 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 108,793 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 105,124 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 105,124 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 98,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield insecure

oil leak at diff

Fail 16 Mar 2013 97,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield insecure

oil leak at diff

Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,189 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 89,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 84,425 miles

exhaust heavily corroded at points but not blowing and slight play in front idle arms

front brake hoses slight cuts and oil leak from rear diff

front to rear brake pipes x 2 corroded and rear brake hoses ends corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

oil leak from engine or box or auto pipes

p/s pipes and fuel pipes corroded and front shockers corroded

rear shockers corroded and rear brake binding slight

Pass 8 Mar 2010 82,022 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 82,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 78,841 miles

metal fuel pipe heavily corroded at front

Fail 5 Mar 2009 78,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

metal fuel pipe heavily corroded at front

Pass 11 Jan 2008 73,906 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 69,431 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 67,650 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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BHZ 5001 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BHZ 5001, 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 BHZ 5001 registered?

BHZ 5001 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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