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K16 APL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,146 mi
Last recorded133,146 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 APL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 133,146 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 109,645 miles

wear n/s/f tyre1.6mm just legal

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 9 Sep 2008 85,609 miles

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

wear on front and rear brake disc's

Pass 12 Sep 2007 66,932 miles

steering damper slightly leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2007 66,932 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

steering damper slightly leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2007 66,810 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 65,812 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 65,810 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 59,218 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 59,217 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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K16 APL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K16 APL, 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 K16 APL registered?

K16 APL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is K16 APL safe to buy?

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