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CP51 ADU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,584 mi
Last recorded127,584 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 ADU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 125,732 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective supporting mount broken off, exhaust not likely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 122,172 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 108,465 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 100,562 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 101,622 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 87,232 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,275 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,968 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,555 miles

slight oil leak rear diff

Fail 22 Sep 2010 60,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight oil leak rear diff

Fail 15 Sep 2010 60,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,698 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,936 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,112 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,306 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 18,434 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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CP51 ADU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CP51 ADU, 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 CP51 ADU registered?

CP51 ADU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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