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KCZ 5258

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,321 mi
Last recorded108,321 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 5258
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 108,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in brake pipes at rear but unable to check properly due to position

exhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket broken

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicators, n/s/r worn to 2mm [225/45/17w]

possible wheel bearing noise from n/s/r?

rear coil springs corroding

rear indicator colours fading

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

Pass 16 Feb 2013 102,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipe to o/s/r flexy hose corroding but unable to check properly due to position

n/s/f tyre worn outside centre 3/4

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm, lower outside centre 3/4 [225/45/17w]

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

unable to check rear seatbelts due to childseats

Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,721 miles

slight judder on n/s/f brake

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 16 Feb 2011 90,578 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Fail 16 Feb 2011 90,578 miles

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

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

exhaust centre heatshield insecure

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit + split on inner sidewall not to cords [225/45/17w]

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 4 Feb 2010 84,623 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges [225/45/17w]

slight judder on n/s/f brake

Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,608 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges [225/45/17w]

front brake pads starting to wear thin + wear on discs

oil leak on pipe union to gearbox

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 11 Feb 2008 69,774 miles

possible blow on exhaust around front pipe/manifold area?

unable to check front underside properly due to cover

Pass 15 Feb 2007 59,737 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/srear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight leak on rear diff

Pass 15 Feb 2006 50,028 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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KCZ 5258 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KCZ 5258, 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 KCZ 5258 registered?

KCZ 5258 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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