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FP51 BZD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,445 mi
Last recorded60,445 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 BZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,445 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 60,445 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,745 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 54,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,418 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 51,022 miles

O/S/F headlight slightly insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,630 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

N/S/R fog light out

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2008 46,495 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

N/S/R fog light out

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2006 42,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 35,103 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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FP51 BZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FP51 BZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP51 BZD registered?

FP51 BZD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is FP51 BZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 BZD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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