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SJ51 XXB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,245 mi
Last recorded146,245 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 XXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 146,245 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 141,825 miles

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

O/S/F steering joint rubber boot split

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 132,077 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 122,197 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 109,073 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 107,149 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 103,263 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 98,504 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 98,494 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 90,668 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 80,988 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 XXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XXB, 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 SJ51 XXB registered?

SJ51 XXB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SJ51 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ51 XXB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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