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DX51 VPR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,190 mi
Last recorded100,190 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 100,190 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 97,402 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 97,402 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 94,305 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various under vehicle corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2020 94,305 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various under vehicle corrosion

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 94,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

various under vehicle corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2019 94,267 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 90,148 miles

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

WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 20 Jun 2015 89,370 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all arches slighty corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust slighty corroded

n/s/f tyre wall slighty damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,430 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,930 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,667 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 80,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,027 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,640 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 75,640 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Outer Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Outer Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,037 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 63,152 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 63,143 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 53,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre worn on outer side

Fail 3 Aug 2007 53,345 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre worn on outer side

Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,152 miles

both front and rear brake discs slightly rusty

n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

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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DX51 VPR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DX51 VPR, 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 DX51 VPR registered?

DX51 VPR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is DX51 VPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 VPR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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