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MJ51 UPV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,270 mi
Last recorded110,270 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 UPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 110,270 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 110,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 104,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 96,917 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 91,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion to offside rear wheelarch

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2012 91,082 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside rear wheelarch

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2011 84,778 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,778 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 74,485 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre rub on plastic wheelarch cover when vehicle is jacked up and wheel is hanging down

Pass 16 Jan 2010 74,485 miles

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

nearside rear tyre rub on plastic wheelarch cover when vehicle is jacked up and wheel is hanging down

Pass 29 Dec 2008 68,882 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 29 Dec 2008 68,888 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 14 Dec 2007 61,353 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 57,060 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 UPV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MJ51 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

MJ51 UPV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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