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CR51 CJR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,856 mi
Last recorded153,856 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR51 CJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 153,856 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 153,856 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 147,764 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 142,317 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 140,952 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 140,020 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 132,750 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 132,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 126,087 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 17 Jan 2014 126,087 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 10 Jan 2013 116,770 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2012 105,827 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 92,034 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 81,965 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2010 81,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2008 71,255 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,331 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,347 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 52,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2006 39,435 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

handbrake out of balance †

Fail 17 Jan 2006 39,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm on inner band †

offside front & rear tyre valve caps missing † †

Pass 20 Sep 2005 35,403 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2005 35,399 miles

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

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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CR51 CJR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CR51 CJR, 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 CR51 CJR registered?

CR51 CJR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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