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VX51 ACY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,334 mi
Last recorded81,334 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 ACY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,334 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 81,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 76,709 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe burst on brake test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 71,578 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 69,190 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,343 miles

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

Oil leak at rear diff ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak (rear differential)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,351 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,945 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,066 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,713 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,303 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 34,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,381 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,979 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 28,155 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 ACY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ACY, 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 ACY registered?

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

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