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VX51 BPZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,709 mi
Last recorded133,709 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 133,709 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 99,642 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 99,639 miles

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

nearside parking brake effort poor

Pass 6 May 2014 126,973 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 123,432 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pipe corroded

eml light on

Fail 11 May 2013 123,432 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pipe corroded

eml light on

Pass 28 Apr 2012 112,907 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 12 May 2011 102,716 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 8 May 2010 95,679 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 84,299 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 71,248 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 61,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 50,344 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 40,716 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 BPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX51 BPZ registered?

VX51 BPZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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