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FL51 YEG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,038 mi
Last recorded100,038 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 YEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 100,038 miles

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

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

eml on at test

n/s/f tyre has cuts in the sidewall

play in the steering

Pass 18 Sep 2013 91,741 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 87,466 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded in places.

fuel pipes corroded to excess.

inbalance in rear brake just in limits.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 87,466 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded in places.

fuel pipes corroded to excess.

inbalance in rear brake just in limits.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 83,284 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2011 83,284 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

deep cut nearside rear tyre

front coil springs corroded

metal b rake pipes under bonnet starting to corrode

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight inbalance rear brake

slight lift nearside front lower ball joint

unable to view front and rear coil springs fully

Pass 8 Sep 2010 78,205 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 78,133 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 70,346 miles

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

ref no 082949

Fail 15 Sep 2009 70,345 miles

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

advisories as per checklist 082948

Pass 18 Sep 2008 55,838 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 45,147 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,147 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,531 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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FL51 YEG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FL51 YEG, 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 FL51 YEG registered?

FL51 YEG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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