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FG51 VOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,911 mi
Last recorded163,911 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 VOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 163,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear fuel pipe perished

Fail 4 Jun 2020 163,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear fuel pipe perished

Pass 6 Jun 2019 158,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 158,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim blurred (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 148,548 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 148,546 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 136,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 136,517 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 135,464 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 133,755 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Highline brake light weak

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Jul 2014 133,755 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Highline brake light weak

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2013 128,914 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 128,913 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 120,902 miles

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

front discs wearing

Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,574 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 97,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 76,379 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 59,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 43,589 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,475 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer and inner edges

slight oil leak from rear differential

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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FG51 VOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FG51 VOJ, 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 FG51 VOJ registered?

FG51 VOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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