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PJ51 PVL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,544 mi
Last recorded171,544 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 PVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 171,544 miles

crack in screen not obstructing view

e/m light on

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 1 Dec 2015 171,544 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

crack in screen not obstructing view

e/m light on

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 2 Dec 2014
Pass 3 Dec 2013 133,695 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 107,641 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 107,638 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 100,505 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 91,638 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 79,600 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 68,700 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 60,676 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 54,592 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 48,205 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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PJ51 PVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PJ51 PVL, 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 PJ51 PVL registered?

PJ51 PVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is PJ51 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ51 PVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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