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DN51 XCZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,551 mi
Last recorded86,551 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 XCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,551 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 86,551 miles

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,542 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 80,537 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,979 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,869 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,848 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 52,720 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 52,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,974 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,343 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,296 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S FRONT OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS

Pass 1 May 2008 44,083 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

non genuine m/b CAT/exhaust fitted

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

rear brake pads might not make next MOT

rear diff leak oil

slight noise offside rear wheel area

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,612 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 37,612 miles

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

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

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

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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DN51 XCZ 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 DN51 XCZ, 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 DN51 XCZ registered?

DN51 XCZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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