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FX51 KSA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,891 mi
Last recorded88,891 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 KSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,891 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tire worn on outer edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tires slight perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,634 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,268 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,656 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wheels slight play in wheel bearing and upper ball joint

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 73,749 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 73,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

General corrosion under vehicle

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper smears slightly

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,386 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr/osr brake disc's corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,211 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

tracking

Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,714 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,182 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

slight play in both front upper suspension arms

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,785 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 46,904 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 KSA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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