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CA51 MDZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,563 mi
Last recorded87,563 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 MDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 87,563 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,020 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 85,000 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 85,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,613 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 78,672 miles

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

Offside Front fog light lens broken

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,078 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes coated but appear ok at presant

sat nav fixing on windscreen

Fail 25 Aug 2017 76,078 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes coated but appear ok at presant

sat nav fixing on windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,769 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion to some pipes (3.6.B.2c)

sat nav fixing pad fixed to screen

Fail 25 Aug 2016 73,769 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion to some pipes (3.6.B.2c)

sat nav fixing pad fixed to screen

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,326 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to2mm

Fail 24 Aug 2015 68,302 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to2mm

Pass 12 Aug 2014 48,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,225 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,052 miles

Off side front and Near side rear jacking pads missing

Passenger's door check strap requires attention - urgent

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,887 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 43,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,994 miles

Door check straps loose / noisey

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

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

Numberplates have no supplier details on them

Two jacking pads missing

Fail 26 Aug 2010 42,994 miles

Door check straps loose / noisey

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Numberplates have no supplier details on them

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Two jacking pads missing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,469 miles

n/s sill rear jack point bush missing + o/s front missing.

n/s/f tyre on legal limit = 1.6 mm at outer edge - o/s/f = 2.5mm.

new front pads/discs next service (8,700m) - possibly before.

park brake pedal rubber missing.

stonechips in windscreen = recommend repair or renew.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 41,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,060 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 39,590 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 39,590 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,531 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 32,797 miles

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

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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CA51 MDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CA51 MDZ, 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 CA51 MDZ registered?

CA51 MDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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