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CE51 XVJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,348 mi
Last recorded124,348 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 XVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 124,348 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 118,221 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 112,111 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 112,111 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 106,676 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 99,948 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 99,944 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

offside rear brake pads look baked

one offside rear side light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 88,289 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,675 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 70,730 miles

front number plate water markt

Pass 15 Sep 2007 60,336 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 49,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 38,188 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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CE51 XVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE51 XVJ, 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 CE51 XVJ registered?

CE51 XVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is CE51 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 XVJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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