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WR51 VBM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Maroon Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,277 mi
Last recorded60,277 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 VBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,277 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 60,277 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 56,388 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 53,266 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,096 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 52,598 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 17 Apr 2013 73,394 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s and n/s headlamp / headlamp aims deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2013 73,394 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s headlamp / headlamp aims deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2012 73,322 miles

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

o/s and n/s headlamp / headlamp aims deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,322 miles

o/s and n/s headlamp / headlamp aims deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2011 70,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front headlamp / headlamp aims deteriorated

front windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,858 miles

front headlamp / headlamp aims deteriorated

front windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,037 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2010 63,037 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,040 miles

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

steering has movment side to side rock of o/s road wheel

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,028 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 44,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,514 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,460 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 25,021 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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WR51 VBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Maroon 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 WR51 VBM, 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 WR51 VBM registered?

WR51 VBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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