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SA51 BMV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,622 mi
Last recorded132,622 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 BMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 132,622 miles

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 18 Dec 2014 132,622 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2013 130,346 miles

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

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

n/s/f hub has slight play

o/s/f hub has slight play

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 25 Oct 2012 117,746 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 110,238 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 110,238 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 101,201 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 92,697 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 92,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 84,969 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 71,255 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 71,255 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 59,267 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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SA51 BMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SA51 BMV, 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 SA51 BMV registered?

SA51 BMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is SA51 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 BMV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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