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FY51 DZA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,784 mi
Last recorded134,784 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 DZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 134,784 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 16 Mar 2015 123,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,891 miles

WINDSCREEN CRACKED TO THE 10MM LIMIT OF ZONE (A) AT TIME OF TEST.STILL SPREADING.

fuel breather pipe split but not leaking.

headlamp beam patterns in poor condition.

off side rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat.

small amount of play in steering joints .

track rod end gaiters split but not causing the ingress of water.

windscreen wiper blade poor only just clears screen.

Fail 13 Mar 2014 109,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

WINDSCREEN CRACKED TO THE 10MM LIMIT OF ZONE (A) AT TIME OF TEST.STILL SPREADING.

fuel breather pipe split but not leaking.

headlamp beam patterns in poor condition.

off side rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat.

small amount of play in steering joints .

track rod end gaiters split but not causing the ingress of water.

windscreen wiper blade poor only just clears screen.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 105,999 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 105,969 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2012 104,631 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,540 miles

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

rear brake pads appear to be low

Pass 15 Jul 2010 92,781 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 92,781 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 84,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,859 miles

chip in windscreen(with in limit.)

off side rear indicator starting top fade .

one section of off side rear side light not working.

wipers only just clear screen.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 79,856 miles

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen(with in limit.)

off side rear indicator starting top fade .

one section of off side rear side light not working.

wipers only just clear screen.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 69,583 miles

Rear brake pads starting to wear low (N/S)

Slight play in offside and nearside front lower swivel ball joints.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,258 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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FY51 DZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY51 DZA, 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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FY51 DZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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