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WV51 JFY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,893 mi
Last recorded86,893 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 JFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 86,893 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 86,852 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 86,099 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 84,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,685 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 82,821 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,886 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,723 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 76,721 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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 Front Tyre Wearing In On The Inner Egde's.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 75,950 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,034 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,378 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 55,679 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 55,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 JFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WV51 JFY, 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 JFY registered?

WV51 JFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is WV51 JFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 JFY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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