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PE51 JWL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,950 mi
Last recorded117,950 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 JWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2015 117,950 miles

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

EML on

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside headlight cloudy

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 117,950 miles

EML on

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside headlight cloudy

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

Pass 21 May 2014 106,126 miles

brake wear indicator on.

o/s/f fog light not working.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16 91V.

Pass 17 May 2013 101,239 miles

front wiper blade smearing slightly.

o/s/f fog light not working.

tread depths: all four on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16 91V.

Pass 18 May 2012 95,933 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

engine management light on.

tread depths: n/s/f on 3mm, o/s/f on 4mm, both rear on 3mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16 91W.

Pass 16 May 2011 91,221 miles

engine management light on.

front wiper blade smearing.

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split.

n/s/f washer jet slightly insecure.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16 91W.

Pass 18 May 2010 86,069 miles

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split.

tread depths: both front new, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 205/55 ZR 16 91w.

Fail 18 May 2010 86,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s/f track rod end dust cover split.

o/s/f tyre on wear limit of 1.6mm.

tread depths: n/s/f on 2mm, o/s/f on 1.6mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 205/55 ZR 16 91w.

Pass 13 May 2009 76,176 miles

both rear tyres on wear limit of 1.6mm.

n/s/f bumper loose.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/r on 4mm, both rear on 1.6mm.

tyre size: 205/55 ZR16 W.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 67,359 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,359 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2007 61,527 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 53,551 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 53,197 miles

drivers mirror deteriorating

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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PE51 JWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PE51 JWL, 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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PE51 JWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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