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FE51 FWU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,806 mi
Last recorded112,806 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 FWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 112,806 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2021 105,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,396 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 100,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 94,695 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,760 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,714 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 82,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on legal limit of 1.6mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to both wing mirrors and side trays

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 82,097 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on legal limit of 1.6mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to both wing mirrors and side trays

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 78,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,765 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,000 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 75,000 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,954 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 71,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,081 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,641 miles

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 28 Jan 2010 60,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 55,555 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,182 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 50,453 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,233 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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FE51 FWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FE51 FWU, 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 FE51 FWU registered?

FE51 FWU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is FE51 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 FWU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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