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SB51 CLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 93,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 93,595 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 93,595 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 87,397 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 85,322 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,218 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

auto gearbox sump pan rusty and corroded

exhaust centre box rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2017 81,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

auto gearbox sump pan rusty and corroded

exhaust centre box rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2016 79,173 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 78,007 miles

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

under side of car , corroded slightly

Fail 5 May 2015 78,007 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under side of car , corroded slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,729 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,363 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 75,319 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,742 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 72,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 63,650 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 59,223 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 53,058 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 53,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 47,970 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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SB51 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SB51 CLK, 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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SB51 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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