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VA51 BYG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,927 mi
Last recorded81,927 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 BYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 81,927 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front axle corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2018 81,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine earth strap frayed

Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 74,238 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,502 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 68,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,289 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,461 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 55,741 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 55,741 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,346 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,719 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,762 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,498 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,250 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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VA51 BYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VA51 BYG, 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 VA51 BYG registered?

VA51 BYG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is VA51 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 BYG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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