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A12 KDW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,789 mi
Last recorded118,789 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 KDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 118,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 111,935 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 111,932 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 105,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 99,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,570 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,537 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 75,978 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 61,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,512 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,414 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 36,899 miles

sills have covers unable too fully check condition

Pass 20 May 2009 33,127 miles

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

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Fail 20 May 2009 33,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

sills have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 8 May 2007 21,911 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 14,847 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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A12 KDW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 A12 KDW, 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 A12 KDW registered?

A12 KDW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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