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K50 CGH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,069 mi
Last recorded178,069 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 CGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 178,069 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 178,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure friction material separated from brake pad (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 169,063 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 169,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 166,658 miles

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

rear diff has an oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 166,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 243,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 145,783 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 141,593 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 125,492 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 105,862 miles

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 21 Nov 2006 89,667 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 74,885 miles

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

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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K50 CGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K50 CGH, 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 K50 CGH registered?

K50 CGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is K50 CGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K50 CGH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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