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MU51 WTO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,078 mi
Last recorded158,078 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 WTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 158,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 153,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 145,381 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 140,558 miles

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

slight movement in steering mechanism

Pass 26 Apr 2019 133,405 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 129,852 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 126,635 miles

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

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

slight movement in steering mechanism

Pass 22 Apr 2016 118,680 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 118,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 109,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,038 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,862 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 87,193 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 87,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 82,064 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)

front tyres getting in poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2011 82,051 miles

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)

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

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)

front tyres getting in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2009 75,863 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 75,842 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,197 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,720 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre scuffed to sidewall,osr tyre has small cut not exposing ply cords.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 51,800 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 51,800 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake pads getting low. †

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 WTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MU51 WTO registered?

MU51 WTO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MU51 WTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 WTO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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