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MA51 FKU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,056 mi
Last recorded126,056 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 FKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 126,056 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2017 117,080 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 112,545 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 108,436 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 103,476 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 98,981 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 92,294 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,094 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 84,443 miles

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

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

corrosion on both rear brake pipes ok yet

wiper smearing screen slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,496 miles

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

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

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

evidence of o/s rear tyre rubbing on suspension arm and inner arch liner tyre clear at time of test

Fail 13 Oct 2009 75,483 miles

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

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

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

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

evidence of o/s rear tyre rubbing on suspension arm and inner arch liner tyre clear at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2008 64,960 miles

battery flat

centre steering damper misty/damp

front and rear outer pads low

o/s/r tyre has side wall damage

unable to see front and rear inner brake pad thickness

vibration on front exhaust heat sheild

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2008 64,960 miles

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

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

battery flat

centre steering damper misty/damp

front and rear outer pads low

o/s/r tyre has side wall damage

unable to see front and rear inner brake pad thickness

vibration on front exhaust heat sheild

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2007 55,963 miles

both front tyres woren away in inner sides new recommended just on limits

both rear tyres on tread wear bar indicatoes and nail in o/s/r tyre new tyres recommended

front brake disc wearing

unable to see inner front and rear brake pad thickness

Pass 1 Dec 2006 37,956 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 37,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 23,423 miles

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

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 FKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MA51 FKU, 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 FKU registered?

MA51 FKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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