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FA51 ZPJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Multi-colour Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,868 mi
Last recorded97,868 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 97,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 95,959 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,293 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,894 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 86,432 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 86,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,730 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,857 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

eml light on

Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,217 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,901 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all underside heavily undersaealed

rear brake pipes undersealed

Pass 21 Jan 2008 63,643 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 93,768 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 47,650 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 ZPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Multi-colour with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FA51 ZPJ, 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 FA51 ZPJ registered?

FA51 ZPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for FA51 ZPJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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