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GU51 KPP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

176,224 mi
Last recorded176,224 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 KPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 176,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

bodykit fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection of outer sills

damage to offside rear light unit

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp on

front to rear metal brake pipe corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

nearside to offside metal brake pipe corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

offside rear indicator fading to white

Fail 13 Oct 2011 176,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

bodykit fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection of outer sills

damage to offside rear light unit

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp on

front to rear metal brake pipe corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

nearside to offside metal brake pipe corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

offside rear indicator fading to white

Pass 11 Oct 2010 157,226 miles

E.M.L light on

Fail 14 Oct 2009 136,682 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general underside age related corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2009 136,682 miles

general underside age related corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2008 111,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 111,348 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 111,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2007

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 77,870 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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GU51 KPP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GU51 KPP, 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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GU51 KPP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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