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WF51 PPK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,279 mi
Last recorded159,279 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 PPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 159,279 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 154,950 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 150,680 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 150,680 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 143,731 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2017 143,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 135,472 miles

Ball joint has slight play both sides loweres (2.2.B.1f)

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

diff oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2016 135,472 miles

Ball joint has slight play both sides loweres (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

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

diff oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 133,529 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 133,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 129,012 miles

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

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 3 Jul 2013 120,947 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 120,936 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 11,477 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 76,990 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,991 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,530 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 16,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 6,778 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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WF51 PPK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF51 PPK, 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 WF51 PPK registered?

WF51 PPK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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