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DG51 CWW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,977 mi
Last recorded131,977 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 CWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 131,977 miles

All shock absorbers weak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 131,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

all wheel arches corroded

slight play in all steering idlers

Pass 17 Aug 2017 126,243 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,253 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 114,045 miles

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

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

all four tyres low tread

Pass 4 Aug 2014 107,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 107,236 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 100,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 93,559 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 84,061 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 84,061 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,105 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 65,310 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,304 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 58,300 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 50,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DG51 CWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG51 CWW, 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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DG51 CWW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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