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SJ51 MVW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,622 mi
Last recorded141,622 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 MVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 141,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sidelight bulb inop however ample light from other outer bulb

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise inspection of inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres touching arch liners on full lock rear tyres touching arch liners advise smaller tyres at next replacement ( soon)

fuel tank heatshield loose

Pass 11 Mar 2019 132,242 miles

Exhaust system and brackets corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 124,422 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 113,662 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 98,562 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 98,557 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,322 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,429 miles

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

rubber fuel pipe perished at fuel filter

Fail 4 Jun 2013 70,288 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

rubber fuel pipe perished at fuel filter

Pass 1 May 2012 65,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre /rear sections slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,412 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,987 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 50,644 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 50,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,402 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,880 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 35,720 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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SJ51 MVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SJ51 MVW, 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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SJ51 MVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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