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WV51 JCJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,880 mi
Last recorded82,880 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 JCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to back pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

all wheel aches slightly corroded

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Apr 2018 82,880 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

all wheel aches slightly corroded

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2017 78,012 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside sills corroded

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 May 2017 78,012 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside sills corroded

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 May 2016 74,416 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 74,416 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 126,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bearings slight play

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

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sills corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 126,389 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bearings slight play

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

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

sills corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 120,119 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low / worn on edges

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle - unable to fully check outer sills

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play detected in o/s/f wheel - from side to side

Fail 19 May 2014 120,116 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low / worn on edges

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle - unable to fully check outer sills

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play detected in o/s/f wheel - from side to side

Pass 15 May 2013 112,117 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad warning on dash display

n/s front tyre tread becoming low on outer edge

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2013 112,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad warning on dash display

n/s front tyre tread becoming low on outer edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2012 104,439 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 94,855 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 85,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 71,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 11 Dec 2008 71,541 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 13 Dec 2007 61,987 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 53,180 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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WV51 JCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WV51 JCJ, 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 WV51 JCJ registered?

WV51 JCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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