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FE51 FXC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,340 mi
Last recorded133,340 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 FXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 133,340 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 125,882 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2018 125,867 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2017 117,193 miles

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

Brake pipes corroded,advise replacing

Exhaust flange nuts corroded

Exhaust front mounting bracket broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 108,175 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust flange bolts corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,369 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,820 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 89,800 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 81,622 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)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 131,264 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 67,119 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 94,930 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,783 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 43,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,010 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,679 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 28,666 miles

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

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 FXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FE51 FXC, 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 FXC registered?

FE51 FXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is FE51 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 FXC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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