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SL51 PVW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,944 mi
Last recorded230,944 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 PVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 230,944 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component damper (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2016 212,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 194,203 miles

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

mil light on

Pass 31 May 2014 175,366 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 161,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 161,440 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 147,513 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 147,513 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 135,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 118,571 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 118,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2008 106,409 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 106,407 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside side repeater dim

Pass 12 Oct 2007 88,063 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 73,682 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 59,924 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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SL51 PVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL51 PVW, 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 SL51 PVW registered?

SL51 PVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is SL51 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 PVW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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