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DV51 DUB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,120 mi
Last recorded139,120 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 DUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 139,120 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both OSF NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 139,119 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all OSR NSR NSF OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both OSF NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all OSF NSF NSR OSR tread depth NSF OSF 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both OSF NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both OSF NSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 133,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight wear/play in steering box

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 131,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Near side and offside mirrors loose

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight wear in nearside front steering idler

Fail 4 Oct 2016 131,464 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. near side rear tyre differant size to the rest (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Near side and offside mirrors loose

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight wear in nearside front steering idler

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Oct 2015 129,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 129,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 126,597 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread

Fail 14 Oct 2014 126,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn to excess

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread

Fail 11 Oct 2013 123,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 123,392 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 119,081 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 111,008 miles

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

both rear discs slightly worn

outer sills plastic covered

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 27 Sep 2010 99,845 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 27 Sep 2010 99,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 16 Oct 2009 88,797 miles

sills plastic covered

Pass 16 Sep 2008 75,683 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)

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

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Fail 16 Sep 2008 75,680 miles

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

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)

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

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 18 Sep 2007 67,533 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 49,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 31,327 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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DV51 DUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV51 DUB, 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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DV51 DUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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