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MA51 CJX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,727 mi
Last recorded159,727 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 CJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2014 159,727 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on side walls

Pass 21 May 2013 154,122 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 154,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 10 Mar 2011 154,117 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 154,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 137,299 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 137,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 120,490 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 120,490 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 98,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 81,432 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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MA51 CJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MA51 CJX, 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 MA51 CJX registered?

MA51 CJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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