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FX51 ESE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,212 mi
Last recorded108,212 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 ESE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,212 miles

slight lift in steering colum

Fail 21 Aug 2018 108,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

slight lift in steering colum

Pass 24 Aug 2017 104,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,079 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 101,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,627 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 92,128 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ecu light on

Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,128 miles

ecu light on

Pass 27 Aug 2013 88,962 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,883 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 84,866 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 80,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light cracking on drive belts.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,868 miles

light cracking on drive belts.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 74,038 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 74,032 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,097 miles

washers poor! wiper smearing slightly!

Pass 18 Aug 2008 55,470 miles

rear brake pads appear to be very low (ON MOT LIMIT)?! 1.5mm

Pass 23 Aug 2007 48,772 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,752 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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FX51 ESE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FX51 ESE, 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 FX51 ESE registered?

FX51 ESE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FX51 ESE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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