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EX51 NBA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,835 mi
Last recorded197,835 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 NBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 197,835 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake 60 kgf

fuel line front to rear and rear from filter

Fail 6 Jun 2017 197,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to/from abs pump in the engine compartment (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake 60 kgf

fuel line front to rear and rear from filter

Pass 8 Jun 2016 188,270 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 188,258 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 182,284 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 174,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2013 163,455 miles

side skirts fitted

Pass 28 May 2012 144,080 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 123,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 96,498 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 96,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 96,420 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 90,658 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 80,038 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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EX51 NBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EX51 NBA, 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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EX51 NBA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for EX51 NBA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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