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JK51 CLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,472 mi
Last recorded183,472 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK51 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 183,472 miles

All exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 183,472 miles

All exhaust system corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 170,889 miles

Under vehicle brake pipes corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2019 163,269 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 163,269 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 155,118 miles

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))

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2017 148,356 miles

discs rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2014 148,340 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 148,340 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2013 136,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

excessive play in front propshaft coupling

poly V belt starting to crack

Fail 9 Aug 2013 136,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

excessive play in front propshaft coupling

poly V belt starting to crack

Pass 1 Aug 2012 123,576 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 18 Aug 2011 112,005 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 112,003 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 98,495 miles

Front tyres wearing low.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 98,351 miles

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

Front tyres wearing low.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 86,251 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 86,251 miles

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

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 Aug 2008 71,706 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,131 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 45,725 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 45,723 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

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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JK51 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JK51 CLK, 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 JK51 CLK registered?

JK51 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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