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KE51 OWD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,610 mi
Last recorded127,610 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2018 127,610 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,853 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheel arches corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

rear diff leaking

slight wear in steering mechanism

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 120,539 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake discs slightly worn

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear diff leaking

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped swept area

Fail 25 Feb 2016 120,539 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear diff leaking

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped swept area

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 113,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system corroding

rear diff has slight leak

slight play in steering mechanisum

Pass 22 Feb 2014 101,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system corroded

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 91,544 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,087 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Apr 2010 64,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 59,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,112 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,309 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 46,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,054 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,897 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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KE51 OWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWD, 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 KE51 OWD registered?

KE51 OWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is KE51 OWD safe to buy?

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