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SJ51 ZRD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,722 mi
Last recorded132,722 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 ZRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 132,722 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 132,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 126,336 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 126,336 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 117,116 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,531 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 112,531 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 111,639 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Nov 2013 110,710 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,748 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 108,764 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 107,461 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 103,723 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 103,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 91,823 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 91,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 78,735 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 61,228 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 61,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SJ51 ZRD, 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 ZRD registered?

SJ51 ZRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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