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VX51 ADU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,561 mi
Last recorded144,561 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 ADU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 144,561 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 142,768 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 142,768 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 140,740 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 136,186 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 136,184 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 127,311 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 119,012 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 May 2010 119,012 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 116,145 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 116,145 miles

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 106,592 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 106,592 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 101,610 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 92,161 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 ADU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX51 ADU, 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 ADU registered?

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

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