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BN51 ZWS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,291 mi
Last recorded127,291 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 ZWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 127,291 miles

Front wiper blade split

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

Windscreen cracked not visible from inside the vehicle

Fail 13 Aug 2021 127,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front wiper blade split

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

Windscreen cracked not visible from inside the vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2019 119,871 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 119,850 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 111,327 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 107,332 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 55,877 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s by flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,971 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,911 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,272 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,028 miles

cracks in front tyres

Pass 26 May 2010 46,908 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 46,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 44,064 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 44,064 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 39,030 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 35,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 31,722 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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BN51 ZWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

BN51 ZWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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