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CN51 AKM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,498 mi
Last recorded125,498 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 AKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 125,498 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2021 119,619 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,469 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 118,469 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 118,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 117,290 miles

Rear Oil leak diff ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 117,290 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 114,924 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 26 Aug 2015 113,532 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 112,343 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 110,607 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 107,937 miles

advise metal brake pipes starting to show slight signs of corrosion but not pitted yet

Pass 8 Aug 2011 104,938 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 99,883 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 97,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 87,296 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

both rear tyres on 3mm

centre exhaust bracket broken temp repair carried out

nearside rear jacking rubber missing

prop shaft rubber worn

rear pads very low

stone chip windscreen zone a

water damage rear no plate

Pass 28 Aug 2007 78,149 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre mounting shows temp. repair.secure at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2006 72,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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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CN51 AKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CN51 AKM, 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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CN51 AKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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