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KG51 BTV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,145 mi
Last recorded168,145 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 BTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 168,145 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 91,253 miles

Exhaust bracket incomplete

Fail 6 Apr 2013 91,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust bracket incomplete

Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 67,819 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 62,290 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 57,847 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 57,842 miles

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

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

both front tyres no tread on inner and outer edges,wheel alignment?

corrosion to front exhaust mounting

light misting of oil over steering damper

Pass 23 Sep 2006 48,629 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 39,141 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

nail in tyre

rear no plate discoloured

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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KG51 BTV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KG51 BTV, 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

How do I check the history of KG51 BTV?

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What year was KG51 BTV registered?

KG51 BTV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is KG51 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG51 BTV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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