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EX51 BJF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,615 mi
Last recorded137,615 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 BJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 137,615 miles

SRS LIGHT RESET PRIOR TO RETEST

Fail 31 Jul 2019 137,612 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 130,404 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 130,360 miles

Direction indicator not working turn right indicator won't switch off (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (worn heavily on edges) (5.2.3 (e))

nsr & osf jacking pad missing

osr valve stem cracked at base

Pass 9 May 2017 123,471 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 118,741 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 118,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 117,722 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 115,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 115,584 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 114,835 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 114,112 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 106,239 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 101,148 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 98,199 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 79,947 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 54,389 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 54,389 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EX51 BJF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EX51 BJF, 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 EX51 BJF registered?

EX51 BJF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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