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VA51 CMZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,626 mi
Last recorded123,626 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 CMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 123,626 miles

Nearside steering idler has slight play in

Pass 11 Jan 2023 121,872 miles

Nearside steering idler has slight play in

Pass 17 Jan 2022 119,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 119,256 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 117,468 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front and the n/s/r corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 116,218 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable worn bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside washer deteriorated

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 112,899 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,316 miles

Covers fitted over n/side and o/side outer sills.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Middle section of exhaust deteriorating.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering pivot point has slight play n/side idler bush (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 110,312 miles

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

Covers fitted over n/side and o/side outer sills.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Middle section of exhaust deteriorating.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering pivot point has slight play n/side idler bush (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 107,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 107,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 10,588 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 105,881 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 103,117 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 101,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2013 101,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 98,472 miles

front brake discs scored

Fail 27 Sep 2012 98,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs scored

Fail 27 Oct 2011 95,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,978 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 90,626 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes surface rust

slight knock offside steering link

Fail 19 Oct 2010 90,626 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes surface rust

slight knock offside steering link

Pass 26 Oct 2009 86,763 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 82,297 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,297 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,730 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 64,776 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 49,591 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 CMZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VA51 CMZ, 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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VA51 CMZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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