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JB51 BUT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,088 mi
Last recorded126,088 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB51 BUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 126,088 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 126,273 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 118,423 miles

E.M.L ON

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded front and rear

damage to front bumper and under tray

Fail 22 Aug 2012 118,161 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

E.M.L ON

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded front and rear

damage to front bumper and under tray

Pass 7 Sep 2011 100,103 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

front pads very low

o/s/r indicator bulb faded colour

oil leak on differential

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bering

Fail 7 Sep 2011 100,103 miles

front pads very low

o/s/r indicator bulb faded colour

oil leak on differential

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bering

Pass 27 Jul 2010 83,358 miles

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Fail 22 Jul 2010 83,358 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGED

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

THE EXHAUST HEATSHEILD IS INSECURE

THE EXHAUST IS BLOWING SLIGHTLY AT FRONT

THE REAR EXHAUST MOUNT IS CORRODED

THE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED AT BOTTOM UNABLE SEE FULLY

Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,813 miles

Engine management light on.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake kicking slightly.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 66,813 miles

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

Engine management light on.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake kicking slightly.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 53,080 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 38,553 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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JB51 BUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JB51 BUT, 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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JB51 BUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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