MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front exhaust hangers broken but system still adequately supported
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump area in 30 cm (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play bothside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive and diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
oil leak
rear diff slight leak
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both need a polish (4.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
oil leak
rear diff slight leak
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both side ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both side ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
front exhaust hanger broken
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Central Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect cloudy may require polish (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect cloudy may require polish (1.8.A.1b)
Oil leak ()
Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
front exhaust hanger broken
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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KB51 BWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 KB51 BWL, 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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KB51 BWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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