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KB51 GGF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,612 mi
Last recorded123,612 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 GGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 123,612 miles

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

Undertrays

Fail 25 Sep 2017 123,598 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Undertrays

Pass 12 Oct 2016 118,770 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 187,341 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 106,236 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 103,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 99,281 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 93,887 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 86,718 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

steering damper slight leak

Pass 29 Dec 2009 78,129 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 61,895 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 46,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,902 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 32,341 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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KB51 GGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KB51 GGF, 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 GGF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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