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PO51 VWH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,033 mi
Last recorded115,033 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 VWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 115,033 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wheel bearings worn

oil level low

Fail 31 Dec 2015 115,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wheel bearings worn

oil level low

Pass 2 Jan 2015 112,550 miles

Middle brake pipe corroded

N/S Rear Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S Rear Brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2013 110,179 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 108,671 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 108,671 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 103,421 miles

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

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

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 93,661 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2010 93,661 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2009 85,511 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 85,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,717 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 64,280 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 48,336 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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PO51 VWH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PO51 VWH, 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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PO51 VWH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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