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SK51 FNS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,725 mi
Last recorded135,725 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 FNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 135,725 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 125,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front to rear underbody undersealed

Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,184 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

headlamp beam pattern poor even after polishing

Fail 9 Mar 2017 119,160 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

headlamp beam pattern poor even after polishing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 110,562 miles

ends of front brake pipes in poor condition.

o/s/f pads sticking

Fail 9 Mar 2016 110,562 miles

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

ends of front brake pipes in poor condition.

o/s/f pads sticking

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,207 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 100,204 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 100,204 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 89,285 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs very badly corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 89,284 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs very badly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2013 81,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,333 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,583 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 59,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,607 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,068 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 46,009 miles

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

advisory n/s/f tyre tread feathered

advisory n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,975 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,361 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 26,323 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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SK51 FNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SK51 FNS, 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 SK51 FNS registered?

SK51 FNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is SK51 FNS safe to buy?

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