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MK51 XUX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,241 mi
Last recorded132,241 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 XUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 132,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play Idler Arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 128,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 124,154 miles

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust slight deterioration corroded (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated S (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded S (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules S (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 124,153 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust slight deterioration corroded (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated S (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded S (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules S (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 123,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 20 Feb 2014 122,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust slight deteriorated corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 122,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust slight deteriorated corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 118,037 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 114,254 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 114,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 110,402 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 107,500 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 105,141 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 104,322 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 101,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 101,316 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 96,774 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 96,706 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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 XUX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

MK51 XUX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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