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SF51 VZZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,400 mi
Last recorded80,400 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 VZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 80,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2021 80,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 79,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 78,303 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 78,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 76,778 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 74,365 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 74,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plus tread close to limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 May 2016 68,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe by retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust mount bracket broken/missing exhaust supported ok at time of test

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Fail 28 Apr 2016 68,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe by retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust mount bracket broken/missing exhaust supported ok at time of test

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Fail 27 Apr 2015 62,638 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,638 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 57,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,026 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 44,943 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,808 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,406 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,810 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 18,147 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 16,335 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 VZZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

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

Is SF51 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 VZZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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