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FA51 XST

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,851 mi
Last recorded100,851 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,851 miles

REAR PADS WEARING THIN

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2/3MM - 205 55 16 91V

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY DEVELOPING IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING GENERAL SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 27 Jun 2017 100,851 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush N/S/F OUTER "D" BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush O/S/F OUTER "D" BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators incorrect colour N/S/R SHOWING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour O/S SIDE REPEATER SHOWING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour O/S/F SHOWING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH A BLUR - LENSES FROSTED (1.8.A.1b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2/3MM - 205 55 16 91V

REAR PADS WEARING THIN

SLIGHT PLAY DEVELOPING IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING GENERAL SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,767 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,767 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,535 miles

EML on

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Jun 2014 67,535 miles

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

EML on

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Jun 2013 61,920 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,981 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 56,980 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2010 54,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 49,849 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 46,329 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 44,103 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 40,484 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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FA51 XST is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FA51 XST, 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 FA51 XST registered?

FA51 XST is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is FA51 XST safe to buy?

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