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MJ51 SFO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,341 mi
Last recorded123,341 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 SFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 123,341 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 123,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 122,957 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 117,834 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 117,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 117,296 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 109,876 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 109,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 109,619 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 105,995 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,091 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 93,888 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 93,864 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 85,811 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2005 73,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 73,691 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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MJ51 SFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MJ51 SFO, 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 MJ51 SFO registered?

MJ51 SFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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