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MU51 WLW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,917 mi
Last recorded171,917 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 WLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 171,917 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 165,488 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 165,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 158,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 153,149 miles

check engine lamp on

Fail 5 Jan 2016 153,149 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

check engine lamp on

Pass 3 Jan 2015 147,883 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 147,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 142,354 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)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 142,354 miles

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

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

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

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 29 Dec 2012 131,573 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)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 131,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 108,218 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 108,218 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 86,086 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 78,490 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 70,342 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 62,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 58,504 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

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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MU51 WLW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MU51 WLW, 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 MU51 WLW registered?

MU51 WLW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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