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KE51 LLP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,307 mi
Last recorded149,307 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 LLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 149,307 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 145,062 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust centre silencer corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3.5mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 141,219 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 141,219 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 137,403 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 137,360 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 134,848 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 134,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 131,196 miles

engine oil leaks

general under body corrosion

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes weak

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2019 131,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

general under body corrosion

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes weak

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 128,817 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 126,957 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 121,636 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 115,702 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 108,725 miles

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

Offside 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 8 Jul 2013 101,592 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 92,105 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,105 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 84,992 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 76,054 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 68,344 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 68,344 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,966 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,631 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 43,631 miles

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

lift in nearside front lower ball joint

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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KE51 LLP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KE51 LLP, 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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KE51 LLP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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