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SP51 HVU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,519 mi
Last recorded89,519 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 HVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 89,519 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front mirror cover broken

high level stoplamp digit inop

rear diff leaking

rear suspension bushes dry

Fail 9 May 2016 89,519 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front mirror cover broken

high level stoplamp digit inop

rear diff leaking

rear suspension bushes dry

Pass 25 May 2015 86,246 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level stoplamp digit inoperative

nearside rear differential seal leaking

rear suspension arm bushes dry

Pass 5 May 2014 81,171 miles

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

floor heatshield loose

gearbox bracket broken and centre hanger missing

oil around rear differential

slight corrosion on brake pipe

some/slight corrosion on offside front brake disc

Fail 5 May 2014 81,171 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

floor heatshield loose

gearbox bracket broken and centre hanger missing

oil around rear differential

slight corrosion on brake pipe

some/slight corrosion on offside front brake disc

Pass 27 May 2013 76,736 miles

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

exhaust centre section bracket missing/broken off

floor heatshield loose

nearside driveshaft seal leaking

offside rear brake/roadwheel slightly tight on rotation

some play/movement felt in offside front top ball joint

Pass 1 Jun 2012 76,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,714 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 63,724 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 58,172 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is cut on the sidewall

wiper blade is torn

Fail 26 May 2009 57,979 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre is cut on the sidewall

wiper blade is torn

Pass 26 May 2008 48,452 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 25,387 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,203 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 20,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SP51 HVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP51 HVU, 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 SP51 HVU registered?

SP51 HVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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