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VN51 UCW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,782 mi
Last recorded107,782 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 UCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 107,782 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 107,782 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 106,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 102,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 98,820 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 98,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

grease brake pipes//chips in screen

Pass 9 Jul 2010 89,908 miles

rear tyres low tread/small chip in screen

Pass 1 Jul 2009 82,113 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 82,113 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 69,727 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 69,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,747 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,832 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 39,182 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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VN51 UCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN51 UCW, 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 VN51 UCW registered?

VN51 UCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is VN51 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 UCW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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