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DC51 FEG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,198 mi
Last recorded151,198 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 FEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2020 151,198 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 151,154 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 151,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 145,866 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH. (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 143,269 miles

Nearside Front NSF Tyre is deformed and out of shape.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 143,269 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By sub frame mounting (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear hanger bracket broken, by rear diff. (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front NSF Tyre is deformed and out of shape.

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted, appears to be a stop light!!! (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 142,141 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 124,417 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 124,417 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2013 114,420 miles
Fail 19 May 2013 114,406 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

General underbody corrosion

Unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 24 May 2012 112,059 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2011 111,431 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 111,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All discs pitted and corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 109,221 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 109,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 99,381 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 90,285 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 82,250 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 66,913 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear inner side light not working

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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DC51 FEG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DC51 FEG, 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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DC51 FEG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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