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NX51 VLO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 VLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018
Pass 5 May 2017 105,509 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 95,511 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,341 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight play in steering joints

Fail 5 Apr 2013 80,939 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight play in steering joints

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,546 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 76,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 72,985 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 72,985 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,249 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 69,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 63,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,508 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 54,164 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 48,650 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 VLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX51 VLO, 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 NX51 VLO registered?

NX51 VLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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