MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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
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]
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]
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
slight distortion on inner of both rear wheel rims.
slight play in n/s/f steering drop arm.
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.
exhaust corroded in places.
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.
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Both front tyres generally detriorated
Front brakes pulling to left slightly during road test
Minor play in both front lower suspension ball joint
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?
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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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