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KCZ 5548

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,859 mi
Last recorded140,859 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 5548
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 140,859 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes at front joints at front bulkhead going forward for a few inches. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2018 140,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Majority of wheel arch. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch at front. (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Single blade. (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes at front joints at front bulkhead going forward for a few inches. (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch hydraulic pipe leaking.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 140,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 125,273 miles

Front to rear pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 124,141 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight damage to o/s mirror but not affecting view to rear

Fail 13 Jun 2014 124,141 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight damage to o/s mirror but not affecting view to rear

Fail 19 Nov 2012 120,319 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 120,319 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 112,048 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 112,048 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 99,761 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2010 99,761 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2008 81,418 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Sep 2007 64,682 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 64,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,488 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 50,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 40,706 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 5548 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KCZ 5548, 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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KCZ 5548 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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