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NU51 NPY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,401 mi
Last recorded91,401 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 NPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 91,401 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 91,386 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 85,382 miles

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

engine management warning light on

Fail 28 Nov 2012 85,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine management warning light on

Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine check light on

Fail 10 Oct 2011 68,730 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine check light on

Pass 25 May 2010 50,868 miles

E.M.L. on

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 May 2010 50,868 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

E.M.L. on

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 number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 May 2009 45,606 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 40,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 25,168 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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NU51 NPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NU51 NPY, 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 NU51 NPY registered?

NU51 NPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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