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VN51 ZFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,039 mi
Last recorded141,039 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 ZFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 141,039 miles

Front shocks outer casing rusting (both)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 135,848 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 132,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 131,637 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2015 131,637 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 12 Jun 2014 122,216 miles

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

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

nearside rear 2nd sidelight inner in not working

offside rerar tyre as cracks on inner side wall

steering arm nearside as slight up and down movment [idler arm]

Fail 6 Jun 2014 122,022 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rerar tyre as cracks on inner side wall

steering arm nearside as slight up and down movment [idler arm]

Pass 3 Jun 2013 110,157 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 107,333 miles

slight damage to the o/s/f inner wheel rim

slight grab from the front brakes when the foot brake is applied

some play in the steering idler

the n/s/r inner side light is not working

the rear exhaust bracket is missing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 102,698 miles

slight distortion on inner of both rear wheel rims.

slight play in n/s/f steering drop arm.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 102,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

engine light on

slight distortion on inner of both rear wheel rims.

slight play in n/s/f steering drop arm.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 96,597 miles

exhaust corroded in places.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 96,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust corroded in places.

o/s/r inner sidelight not working.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 90,290 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight distortion on both rear wheel rims(inner)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 90,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight distortion on both rear wheel rims(inner)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 84,581 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 84,554 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 78,244 miles

Both front tyres generally detriorated

Front brakes pulling to left slightly during road test

Minor play in both front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 24 Oct 2006 72,001 miles

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

Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 ZFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZFJ, 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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VN51 ZFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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