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MM51 VPY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,344 mi
Last recorded127,344 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 VPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 127,344 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 127,256 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint and excessively corroded/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch/wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wing panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror glass loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 121,288 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 115,882 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & tyre in poor condition ()

heavy surface corrosion rear suspension & brake pipes

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges & in very poor condition

Fail 18 May 2022 115,880 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & tyre in poor condition ()

heavy surface corrosion rear suspension & brake pipes

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges & in very poor condition

Pass 20 May 2021 111,259 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 105,902 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 102,475 miles

Front Exhaust bracket deteriorated.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 102,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust bracket deteriorated.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 100,175 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,008 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2015 93,724 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,862 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 89,051 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 82,499 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 71,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Slight surface corrosion to brake pipes in general.

Fail 20 Nov 2008 63,312 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Slight surface corrosion to brake pipes in general.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,596 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 52,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads low

Offside rear inner side light inoperative but still has outer light

Pass 5 Oct 2006 40,950 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 4 Oct 2005 32,170 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 32,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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MM51 VPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MM51 VPY, 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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MM51 VPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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