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FJ51 ABO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,669 mi
Last recorded112,669 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 ABO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 112,669 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 107,254 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 22 Jun 2018 107,254 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 103,180 miles

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

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

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

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

all under vehicle brake pipes slightly corroded.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 98,715 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)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 94,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,713 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 90,470 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 25 Jul 2011 75,366 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 75,326 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,816 miles

N/S/F Tyre Getting Low On Edges

Slight Play In O/S Steering Arm

Fail 6 Jul 2009 61,913 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,913 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,806 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F Tyre Getting Low

O/S/R Inner C.v Boot Very Slight Leak

O/S/R Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Slight Play In O/S/F Steering Arm

Slight Play In O/S/R Suspension Arm Bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,899 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,392 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 36,448 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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FJ51 ABO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FJ51 ABO, 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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FJ51 ABO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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