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KC51 EEX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,500 mi
Last recorded106,500 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 EEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,500 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2014 104,735 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + on limit

o/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge + close to limit

Fail 9 Dec 2014 104,735 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + on limit

o/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge + close to limit

Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,092 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge + close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge + close to limit

Fail 15 Nov 2013 112,907 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s/f tyre going bald on outer edge + close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge + close to limit

Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,777 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 98,777 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 93,851 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 93,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front exhaust bracket snaped. exhaust still fully supported.

front tyres worn smooth and very low on raised tread edges cut and perished, recommend replacement. 205/55/16 pirellis.

n/s/r lamp cracked.

rear tyres punctured.

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,306 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 78,255 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing uneven + on limit

o/s/r wheel binding

slight ridge front brake discs

Fail 26 Nov 2009 78,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing uneven + on limit

o/s/r wheel binding

slight ridge front brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2008 65,212 miles

Near side front foglamp inop

Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,162 miles

front brake discs ridged

Pass 17 Nov 2006 42,660 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 42,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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KC51 EEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KC51 EEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KC51 EEX registered?

KC51 EEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is KC51 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC51 EEX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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