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FJ51 UAK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,561 mi
Last recorded121,561 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 UAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 121,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 97,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,627 miles

Nearside handbrake low efficiency

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills starting to rust

Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,818 miles

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

Nearside handbrake low efficiency

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 76,818 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside handbrake low efficiency

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,547 miles

2x inner sills corroded

subframes and components starting to corrode

Fail 2 Apr 2019 70,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

2x inner sills corroded

subframes and components starting to corrode

Pass 1 Nov 2017 64,534 miles

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

gearbox sump corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,471 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,999 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,410 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,601 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,738 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,342 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,546 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,070 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 27,069 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre under inlated

Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,474 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,883 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 26 Aug 2005 20,035 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 UAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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