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DF51 CDE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,490 mi
Last recorded214,490 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 CDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 214,490 miles

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

offside front tyre has small split in side wall

Pass 16 Jan 2015 210,933 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 202,815 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 202,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 191,596 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 176,379 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 176,379 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 164,739 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 164,739 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 148,153 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 127,047 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 108,048 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 108,048 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 97,082 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread † †offside rear tyre 2mm tread

Pass 25 Oct 2006 77,667 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 64,289 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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DF51 CDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF51 CDE, 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 DF51 CDE registered?

DF51 CDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is DF51 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 CDE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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