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FA51 ZVS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,217 mi
Last recorded142,217 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 142,217 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 135,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 134,796 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 114,465 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 96,134 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 96,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 64,462 miles

both front tyres are wearing badly on their inner edges.

nearside rear sidelamp inner bulb is inoperative

Fail 8 Nov 2007 64,462 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

both front tyres are wearing badly on their inner edges.

nearside rear sidelamp inner bulb is inoperative

Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,593 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 49,348 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 ZVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

FA51 ZVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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