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PG51 FWM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,480 mi
Last recorded137,480 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 FWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 137,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 129,908 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 129,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 121,241 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 121,241 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose caliper carrier mounting bolts loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 115,551 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 111,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 109,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all brake disc's worn

both front tyres scrubbing heavily on inner edge

exhaust condition deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2013 109,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all brake disc's worn

both front tyres scrubbing heavily on inner edge

exhaust condition deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2012 94,874 miles

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

middle section exhaust outer shell corrodded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 93,554 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 89,246 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 82,724 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 82,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,740 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 64,176 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 64,176 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,252 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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PG51 FWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PG51 FWM, 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 PG51 FWM registered?

PG51 FWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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