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K55 MJV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,014 mi
Last recorded124,014 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 MJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 124,014 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Coil Spring Top (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Driveshaft Boot Split

Offside Rear Inner Driveshaft Boot Split

Pass 27 Sep 2016 118,597 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 118,594 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 115,106 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s n/srusty (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wing damaged around bumper fixing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s rusty (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 115,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded o/s n/srusty (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wing damaged around bumper fixing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s rusty (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 111,594 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 111,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 106,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 100,572 miles

rear diff seals leaking

Fail 29 Jan 2013 100,527 miles

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

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

rear diff seals leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2011 95,992 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 95,981 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 89,758 miles

rear discs corroded on inside

Pass 23 Nov 2009 79,134 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 73,972 miles

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

exhaust bracket corroded

slight lift in front ball joints

Fail 28 Nov 2007 66,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 66,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,779 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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K55 MJV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K55 MJV, 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 K55 MJV registered?

K55 MJV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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