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VX51 ABZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,777 mi
Last recorded130,777 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 ABZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 130,777 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 119,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 107,409 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 96,983 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 96,773 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 88,060 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 87,983 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

frontbrake pads 75% worn

Pass 26 Aug 2006 76,925 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 65,207 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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VX51 ABZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX51 ABZ, 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 VX51 ABZ registered?

VX51 ABZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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