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SE51 CLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,979 mi
Last recorded92,979 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE51 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 92,979 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside front tyre deteriorating (cracking)

Pass 1 Dec 2020 92,457 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 89,056 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2018 89,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive close to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering joint (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 May 2016 84,874 miles

rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 84,872 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside track rod inner (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,151 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,822 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 79,045 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,972 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering arm joints

Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,600 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

rear brake readings low overall readings for mot ok.

very slight movement in osf/nsf steering inner joints

Pass 2 Jan 2009 65,118 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,834 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,188 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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SE51 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SE51 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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SE51 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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