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SV51 PXK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Multi-colour Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,601 mi
Last recorded127,601 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 PXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 127,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 127,682 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

pipes rusting

Pass 17 Aug 2016 126,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front bottom ball joints advise changing at earliest convienience (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

various exhaust brackets deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2015 117,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on but not affecting emissions

exhaust system and brackets deteriorating

fuel pipe slightly corroded n/s front

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 114,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on various parts of underbody

fuel pipe n/s rear under floor showing signs of corrosion

various outer panels showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2013 104,865 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 97,895 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 97,895 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 88,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 88,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,992 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 76,992 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,582 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 57,341 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 51,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 51,698 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 46,351 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 46,351 miles

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

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

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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SV51 PXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Multi-colour with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SV51 PXK, 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 SV51 PXK registered?

SV51 PXK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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