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NX51 VKS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,998 mi
Last recorded102,998 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 VKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 102,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 100,441 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 98,181 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 96,931 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,719 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 94,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 93,117 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,527 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 88,652 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 87,126 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 84,402 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 84,402 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,730 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 82,730 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,699 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,932 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 66,038 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,662 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 54,647 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 47,683 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,974 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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NX51 VKS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 NX51 VKS, 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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NX51 VKS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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