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NV51 ZPJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,011 mi
Last recorded141,011 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 ZPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 141,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses s/cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 141,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses s/cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 133,062 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 133,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,455 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains to rear flexis greased in places unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded at rear (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s main beam h/l aim low

oil leak from g/box

oil leak from rear axle d/shaft seal

Fail 19 Mar 2016 123,376 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 118,929 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 110,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2014 110,782 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NS fog lamp inop

Pass 2 Mar 2013 103,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 88,071 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 88,071 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,860 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,755 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,859 miles

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

two front to rear & two rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,918 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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NV51 ZPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NV51 ZPJ, 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 NV51 ZPJ registered?

NV51 ZPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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