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BF51 KHM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,556 mi
Last recorded109,556 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 109,556 miles

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

Front noise on braking further investigation recommended

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 109,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box damp

Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,941 miles

front tyres perishing

osr lower arm plastic cover damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2021 108,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres perishing

osr lower arm plastic cover damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,092 miles

nsr tyre worn on edges

rear susp rusty

Pass 30 May 2019 106,589 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,216 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,041 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,166 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 103,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,846 miles

slight play offside fornt wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jun 2015 100,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play offside fornt wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,376 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 98,375 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 95,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 93,973 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 91,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 89,688 miles

slight play both front top suspension arm bush

Pass 27 Feb 2009 86,987 miles

engine covers fitted

outer covers sills fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2007 81,186 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 69,255 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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BF51 KHM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BF51 KHM, 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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BF51 KHM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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