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SF51 VPA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,470 mi
Last recorded121,470 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 VPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 121,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various on vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 109,158 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 107,894 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 May 2013 103,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 103,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 96,934 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 84,018 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 84,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 71,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 57,585 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,618 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 44,665 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 44,659 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 43,831 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2005 39,815 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 VPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SF51 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

SF51 VPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is SF51 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 VPA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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