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SA51 CAT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,641 mi
Last recorded16,641 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 CAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 16,641 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,575 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 16,438 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 16,047 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 15,861 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 13,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,417 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,185 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 10,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,181 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 9,601 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 8,278 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 CAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SA51 CAT, 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 CAT registered?

SA51 CAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is SA51 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 CAT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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