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FJ51 DFG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,133 mi
Last recorded86,133 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 DFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2008 86,133 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 85,887 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 71,469 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 57,783 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)

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 DFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ51 DFG, 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 FJ51 DFG registered?

FJ51 DFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is FJ51 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 DFG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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