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MY51 MJE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

167,041 mi
Last recorded167,041 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 MJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2022 167,041 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

undertray fitted to vehicle obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Aug 2021 163,146 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 161,099 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 159,687 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 156,809 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 156,806 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 152,946 miles

some surface corrosion around rear inner sills all appears sound

Pass 12 Sep 2016 149,573 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 146,769 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 144,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion forming around rear wheel arches

exhaust system joints and mounts corroded rear mounting missing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 138,772 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 132,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 132,271 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 123,932 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 112,980 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 101,476 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 87,162 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 70,584 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 53,330 miles

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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MY51 MJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MY51 MJE, 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 MY51 MJE registered?

MY51 MJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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