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SF51 CVJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,984 mi
Last recorded101,984 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 CVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,984 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 97,300 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff leaking

front wiper blade smearing

Fail 27 Aug 2016 97,300 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear diff leaking

front wiper blade smearing

Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,993 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,607 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,233 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,741 miles

light rusting to under side of car.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 76,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

light rusting to under side of car.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 74,372 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Sep 2009 66,162 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake pipe coroded

rear coil springs coroded

slight lift in steering idler

Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,014 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 39,757 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 39,757 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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SF51 CVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF51 CVJ, 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 SF51 CVJ registered?

SF51 CVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is SF51 CVJ safe to buy?

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