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SF51 FKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,366 mi
Last recorded163,366 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 163,366 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 163,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 148,175 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 131,100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 116,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre inside edge excessivly worn

offside front tyre inside edge excessivly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2013 116,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre inside edge excessivly worn

offside front tyre inside edge excessivly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2012 110,601 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 110,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 101,186 miles

advise all tyres wearing on edges

advise o/s n/s front antiroll bar bushes worn advise to replace

Pass 6 Apr 2010 95,013 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 95,013 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 84,075 miles

advise off side door mirror

advise off side rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2008 75,835 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 75,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,633 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 60,248 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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SF51 FKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FKJ, 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 FKJ registered?

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

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