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WJ51 DPU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,005 mi
Last recorded164,005 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 DPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 164,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 158,899 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 152,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 146,410 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 128,051 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 125,650 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 106,510 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 91,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

b.a.s. e.s.p.& engine management light on?

Fail 14 Jul 2009 91,038 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

b.a.s. e.s.p.& engine management light on?

Pass 4 Jul 2008 70,921 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,159 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 51,159 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 46,674 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)

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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WJ51 DPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WJ51 DPU, 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 WJ51 DPU registered?

WJ51 DPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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