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KE51 VLC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,626 mi
Last recorded102,626 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 VLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2022 102,626 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Heatshields insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 101,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 98,917 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 98,917 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 96,003 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge tracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge tracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 92,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Aug 2018 148,773 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps have no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount to gearbox detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,601 miles

plastic cover under vehicle.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,165 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 84,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,322 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,141 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,046 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,576 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 75,487 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,163 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 70,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,627 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 63,594 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,679 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,091 miles

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

n/s front tyre scrubbing inside and out

Pass 2 Jan 2007 44,578 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 40,554 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VLC, 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 KE51 VLC registered?

KE51 VLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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