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VX51 BHL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,533 mi
Last recorded95,533 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 BHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 95,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 95,520 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,880 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 93,661 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 92,998 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 91,919 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 88,976 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges.

Fail 21 May 2015 88,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,766 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,990 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 700,493 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 70,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 68,294 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,294 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 62,413 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 BHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BHL, 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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VX51 BHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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