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DX51 KHB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,216 mi
Last recorded88,216 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 KHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,216 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 84,971 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,335 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 80,334 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet broken /pipe broke not all water going through the jet (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 75,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,857 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 May 2014 70,496 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 66,123 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,929 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,708 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 59,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 52,276 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,400 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 47,400 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 42,125 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 39,061 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 39,058 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

slight free play in both front wheel bearings

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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DX51 KHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DX51 KHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX51 KHB registered?

DX51 KHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is DX51 KHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 KHB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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