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AV51 KTP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,836 mi
Last recorded124,836 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 KTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 124,836 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,303 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 109,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 112,547 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 112,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 108,176 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 108,176 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 102,986 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wall deterioted

offside front tyre deterioted

Fail 8 Oct 2013 102,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wall deterioted

offside front tyre deterioted

Pass 9 Oct 2012 98,360 miles

e.m.l light staying on

near side front inner track rod,slight play

Fail 9 Oct 2012 98,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 91,296 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS,VERY SLIGHT OSCILLATION

Fail 6 Oct 2011 91,296 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS,VERY SLIGHT OSCILLATION

Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 91,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,392 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 79,167 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 73,970 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 66,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 61,089 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 61,012 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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AV51 KTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV51 KTP, 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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AV51 KTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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