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YJ51 NZW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,272 mi
Last recorded177,272 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 NZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 177,272 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 175,970 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 175,355 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 175,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 174,345 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 172,164 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 159,672 miles

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

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

nearside stearing idler worn

Pass 20 Aug 2014 143,332 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 143,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 133,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

parking brake travel

Fail 19 Aug 2013 133,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

parking brake travel

Pass 7 Feb 2012 121,490 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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,264 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 110,330 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 106,625 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded

Cut in offside rear tyre outer wall

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Oct 2007 101,663 miles

Cuts in offside front and rear tyre outer walls

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake pads low

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2006 95,125 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 86,712 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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YJ51 NZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 YJ51 NZW, 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 YJ51 NZW registered?

YJ51 NZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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