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DG51 CXP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,526 mi
Last recorded97,526 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 CXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 96,782 miles

slight exhaust leaks

Fail 23 Nov 2015 96,782 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight exhaust leaks

Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,225 miles

O/S/F sidewall minor damage.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 96,161 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F sidewall minor damage.

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Two bulbs inoperative n/s repeater.Sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 95,467 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

O/S/F sidewall minor damage and tyre slightly perished.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 94,007 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Sill covers fitted.Minor damage o/s/f sidewall.Two bulbs inoperative n/s repeater.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 94,007 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Sill covers fitted.Minor damage o/s/f sidewall.Two bulbs inoperative n/s repeater.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,072 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Sill covers fitted.Minor cuts o/s/f sidewall.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 92,072 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Sill covers fitted.Minor cuts o/s/f sidewall.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 90,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Wipers smearing slightly, covers fitted along both sills and underneath engine.

Pass 11 May 2009 87,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 81,697 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 70,995 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 59,355 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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DG51 CXP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG51 CXP, 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 DG51 CXP registered?

DG51 CXP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is DG51 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 CXP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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