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MK51 XUL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,092 mi
Last recorded96,092 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 XUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 96,092 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 95,404 miles

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

Nearside bonnet catch wont close securely

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

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2021 95,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside bonnet catch wont close securely

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

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2021 95,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

bonnet wont close securely on the near side

vehicle starting to how signs of rust in various places

Pass 22 May 2020 93,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,294 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged. o/s rear seat back ripped.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,383 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on outer tread & beginning to crack

Pass 23 May 2016 86,357 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,812 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 82,902 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 82,902 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,899 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 81,899 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,405 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 73,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,464 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,169 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 67,164 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 61,916 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside tyrehas cracks on sidewalls but no cords showing

brake pipes over rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2007 56,264 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,656 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 41,273 miles

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

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

front tyres different speed ratings to rear

slight oil leak from diff

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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MK51 XUL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MK51 XUL, 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 MK51 XUL registered?

MK51 XUL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is MK51 XUL safe to buy?

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