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WN51 AAE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,621 mi
Last recorded126,621 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 AAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 126,621 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed 30 cm of suspension link arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components and Outer sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer D bush's have some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light pore image to left but on screen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going above fuel tank to rear brake hose corroded note ... unable to see condition of pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going above fuel tank to rear brake hose corroded note ... unable to see condition of pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

both front Shock absorbers very rusty

both rear wheel arches very corroded

engine coolant light on

water dripping near pedals / heater box

Pass 21 Apr 2017 125,368 miles

Corrosion in rear wheel arches

Offside front tyre cracking on inner wall

Fail 21 Apr 2017 125,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion in rear wheel arches

Offside front tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 7 Apr 2016 120,516 miles

Corrosion in wheel arch panals

Slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim

Fail 7 Apr 2016 120,516 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Corrosion in wheel arch panals

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

Slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,206 miles

Corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

Fail 20 Apr 2015 111,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

Pass 22 Apr 2014 102,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,159 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,533 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)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 87,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,257 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 77,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,329 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,081 miles

wiper blade slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front & rear tyres different sizes

Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2008 64,257 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2007 62,290 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 62,288 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 62,086 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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WN51 AAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WN51 AAE, 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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WN51 AAE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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