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YR51 JJU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,806 mi
Last recorded146,806 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 JJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 146,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Front shocker lower bushes splitting (both sides)

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside Front tyre featherd on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

bodykit fitted to sills

hazard warning switch cracked but still opperative

lowered suspension springs fitted on all 4 corners

sl;ight oil leak from engine

slight exhaust blow

Fail 14 Jan 2020 146,806 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Front shocker lower bushes splitting (both sides)

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

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

Offside Front tyre featherd on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

hazard warning switch cracked but still opperative

lowered suspension springs fitted on all 4 corners

sl;ight oil leak from engine

slight exhaust blow

Pass 11 Dec 2018 139,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 121,630 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 114,231 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 108,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Nov 2013 103,716 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 103,716 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 98,740 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

difficult to fully inspect condition of all inner brake pads

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,073 miles

Both rear inner Sills corroding

Nearside rear tyre deflated and worn on edges of tread

Offside rear Brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 79,073 miles

Both rear inner Sills corroding

Nearside rear tyre deflated and worn on edges of tread

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear Brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,453 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,948 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 27 Aug 2008 59,331 miles

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

advise small chunk out of nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,926 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,930 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)

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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YR51 JJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR51 JJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR51 JJU registered?

YR51 JJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is YR51 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 JJU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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