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BK51 DYF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,295 mi
Last recorded158,295 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 DYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 158,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 158,289 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 154,122 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 154,112 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges STRONG ADVISE* (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 148,663 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mount missing

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2014 143,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Unable to fully inspect sills due to sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 143,588 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Unable to fully inspect sills due to sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 137,151 miles

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 13 Jul 2012 129,034 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 119,329 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 106,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 93,709 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,168 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 74,092 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 57,937 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,525 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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BK51 DYF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 BK51 DYF, 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 BK51 DYF registered?

BK51 DYF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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