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VU51 VUD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,869 mi
Last recorded152,869 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 VUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 152,869 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 152,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 140,123 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

engin light on

o/front wheel arch corroded

rear both side wheel arch corroded

rear both sides brake hose perishing

Fail 20 Nov 2014 140,123 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

engin light on

o/front wheel arch corroded

rear both side wheel arch corroded

rear both sides brake hose perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 129,262 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 119,037 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 110,909 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Aug 2010 103,303 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 95,384 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 95,384 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 86,930 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 75,972 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 62,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 62,872 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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VU51 VUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc lpg 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 VU51 VUD, 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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VU51 VUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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