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EU51 VGA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,918 mi
Last recorded112,918 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 VGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 112,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 112,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,401 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

head light washers not working

Fail 23 Nov 2020 104,401 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

head light washers not working

Pass 21 Nov 2019 98,775 miles

head light washers not working

Fail 20 Nov 2019 98,775 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

head light washers not working

Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise steering geometry check

Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,381 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,851 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 81,848 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 79,487 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 79,487 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,097 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,895 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,916 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,461 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,362 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 56,645 miles

rear num ber plate poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,620 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)

advise tracking check

Pass 13 Nov 2007 44,171 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,913 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 31,944 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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EU51 VGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EU51 VGA, 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 EU51 VGA registered?

EU51 VGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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