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BN51 VKW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,509 mi
Last recorded184,509 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2010 184,509 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front propshaft damper worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 184,509 miles

front propshaft damper worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 168,244 miles

FRONT PROPSHAFT CUSH DRIVE WORN

FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES

FULL ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 151,705 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 80,148 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 77,487 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,838 miles

front discs wearing thin

n/s rear tyre feathered

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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BN51 VKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN51 VKW, 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 BN51 VKW registered?

BN51 VKW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is BN51 VKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 VKW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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