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PN51 EFY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,735 mi
Last recorded134,735 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 EFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 134,735 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on limit of cord coming out (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 122,195 miles

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

front exhaust mounting corroding

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear wheelarch corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 122,195 miles

offside rear wheelarch corroded

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting corroding

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 115,587 miles

offside rear wheelarch corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2013 108,756 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both wiper blades deteriorating

front exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2012 101,720 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 95,054 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 88,210 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2009 80,434 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 72,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake noisy in operation

Fail 2 Oct 2008 72,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake noisy in operation

Pass 9 Oct 2007 63,282 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 54,058 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 54,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

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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PN51 EFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 PN51 EFY, 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 PN51 EFY registered?

PN51 EFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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