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FX51 VWF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,414 mi
Last recorded121,414 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 VWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 121,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front halfs of both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to nearside front flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front exhaust joint corroded

offside front brake disc back plate insecure

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front BUMPER CORNER LOOSE

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 115,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 115,834 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 108,243 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 108,243 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front chassis leg outrigger (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 102,667 miles

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

exhaust centre mount broken

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,534 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,750 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 95,750 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 90,712 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,729 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 76,813 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front rack end

Pass 21 May 2009 66,305 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 66,293 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 59,748 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 51,809 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 41,386 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 40,222 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 VWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VWF, 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 FX51 VWF registered?

FX51 VWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is FX51 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 VWF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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