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PE51 YBJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,464 mi
Last recorded122,464 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 YBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 122,464 miles

Steering damper damp

Offside Front Fog light not working

Fail 17 Jun 2021 122,464 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Steering damper damp

Pass 30 Jun 2020 120,274 miles

both front washer jets working intermittently(new jets required)

light warning light on dash is on but all lights working?

Fail 21 Mar 2020 120,197 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play shockabsorber/strut (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wrong bulb? to bright! (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak engine/gearbox

rear brake pads low 2mm?

Pass 21 Mar 2019 113,255 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,203 miles

Nearside Slight play on inner rack

Offside Slight play on inner rack

Fail 20 Mar 2018 111,203 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released ALL (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Slight play on inner rack

Offside Slight play on inner rack

Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,823 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,124 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,299 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 104,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,070 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 97,571 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 97,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,955 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread

steering damper weeping fluid

Pass 4 Mar 2011 83,976 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 77,361 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 77,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,112 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,882 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,763 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 54,627 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)

Outer Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,153 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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PE51 YBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PE51 YBJ, 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 PE51 YBJ registered?

PE51 YBJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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