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KF51 XTD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,540 mi
Last recorded78,540 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 XTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,540 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,949 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 69,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,947 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 58,095 miles

REAR AXLE HAS OIL LEAK

Fail 19 Dec 2012 58,095 miles

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

REAR AXLE HAS OIL LEAK

Fail 21 Dec 2011 51,219 miles

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

both rear tyres very low ,,,,,early rectification advised

front brake pads getting low

n/s front tyre inner edge low

n/s front tyre outer wall scuffed and has cuts

Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,219 miles

both rear tyres very low ,,,,,early rectification advised

front brake pads getting low

n/s front tyre inner edge low

n/s front tyre outer wall scuffed and has cuts

Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,363 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S REAR INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGES LOW

o/s rear valve stem starting to perish

Fail 16 Dec 2010 46,363 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S REAR INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

O/S FRONT AND O/S REAR VALVE STEMS STARTING TO PERISH

O/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGES LOW

Pass 23 Dec 2009 41,444 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS JUST STARTING TO LIP

N/S REAR INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

REAR AXLE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 9 Dec 2008 36,287 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

BOTH FRONT AND O/S REAR VALVE STEMS STARTING TO PERISH

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE MOUNTING CRACKED

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED

REAR AXLE LEAKING

Fail 5 Dec 2008 36,224 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

REAR AXLE LEAKING

ALL BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

BOTH FRONT AND O/S REAR VALVE STEMS STARTING TO PERISH

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES WEARING

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE MOUNTING CRACKED

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED

Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,221 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,624 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,099 miles

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

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

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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KF51 XTD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KF51 XTD, 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 KF51 XTD registered?

KF51 XTD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is KF51 XTD safe to buy?

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