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MM51 VTF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,598 mi
Last recorded137,598 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 VTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 137,598 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel REAR BRAKES LOOSE EFFORT AFTER 1 MIN (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear heat shields loose

Pass 16 Sep 2017 130,091 miles

exhaust bracket snapped still adequately supported

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2017 130,091 miles

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

exhaust bracket snapped still adequately supported

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2016 124,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 118,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 106,257 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf frog light innop

Pass 13 Sep 2014 111,591 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf frog light innop

Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,868 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 107,780 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 100,550 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 96,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011
Fail 16 Jun 2011

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 59,550 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,377 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 50,377 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heat sheild inscure

Pass 11 Nov 2006 41,850 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 41,773 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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MM51 VTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VTF, 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 MM51 VTF registered?

MM51 VTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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