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EA51 AKP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,746 mi
Last recorded122,746 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 AKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 122,746 miles

EML light on

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has tear in sidewall but no ply or cords showing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 122,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

EML light on

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has tear in sidewall but no ply or cords showing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 114,626 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 114,623 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 105,738 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Apr 2014 100,347 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn uneven

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 100,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn uneven

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 120,807 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 113,832 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 113,830 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 108,744 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 101,366 miles

slight discolouration to indicators

Fail 16 Mar 2010 101,366 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

slight discolouration to indicators

Pass 16 Feb 2009 94,944 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 89,853 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 89,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres and offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,614 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 79,604 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 67,164 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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EA51 AKP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EA51 AKP, 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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EA51 AKP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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