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SF51 FGC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,395 mi
Last recorded113,395 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 113,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake pipe insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2012 113,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear brake pipe insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2011 105,955 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 105,955 miles

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

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 3 Nov 2010 105,110 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,360 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 86,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 79,955 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 79,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 73,004 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 65,269 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 65,269 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 FGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF51 FGC registered?

SF51 FGC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SF51 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 FGC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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