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KF51 XXA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,329 mi
Last recorded117,329 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 XXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 117,329 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff leaking

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 112,733 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,113 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 4 Nov 2019 104,958 miles

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

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 29 Oct 2018 100,966 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on tread on outer edge

both rear brake pipes in poor condition

centre exhaust bracket broken

oil leak from gearbox multi plug

Pass 3 Nov 2017 95,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear differential leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2016 91,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 87,685 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 87,685 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 84,217 miles

Oil leak

corrosion, o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,883 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 78,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,270 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,122 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,635 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,996 miles

front and rear no.plates starting to de-laminate - letters ok

Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,844 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 26,351 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 26,351 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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KF51 XXA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXA, 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 KF51 XXA registered?

KF51 XXA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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