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PJ51 PVX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,199 mi
Last recorded142,199 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 PVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 142,199 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 129,746 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 129,746 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 126,533 miles

Rear brake ferells corroded

Rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Jan 2015 122,487 miles

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

Rear suspension springs corroded

Steering rack slight movement both sides

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 122,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear suspension springs corroded

Steering rack slight movement both sides

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 114,835 miles

Both Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 107,594 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 101,059 miles

O/S/F slight play in Track rod end

Fail 20 Jan 2012 101,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F slight play in Track rod end

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 91,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 80,314 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,560 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 67,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,902 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 46,127 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,878 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 PVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

PJ51 PVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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The MOT history for PJ51 PVX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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