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KG51 KJY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,415 mi
Last recorded126,415 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 126,415 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear differential has a slight misting of oil

Pass 10 Dec 2015 119,493 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 108,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp indicating a fault

Pass 26 Nov 2013 101,140 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken

Center exhaust silencer exessively corroded

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

Nearside front wheel arch lightly corroded

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

Offside front wheel arch lightly corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Vehicle under body has various light patches of light corrosion

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

Pass 21 Oct 2012 92,033 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken

Offside front fog light lens missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 82,772 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2011 82,772 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2010 74,959 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Rear number plate weathered

Fail 26 Oct 2010 74,956 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Rear number plate weathered

Fail 9 Nov 2009 66,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake binding very slightly

parking sticker zone 'b'

rear registration plate slightly weathered

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake binding very slightly

parking sticker zone 'b'

rear registration plate slightly weathered

Fail 17 Nov 2008 59,465 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

rear shocks corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,465 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

rear shocks corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,757 miles

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

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

rear registration plate slightly weathered

Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,335 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 43,335 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 36,178 miles

steering damper leaking oil †n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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 KJY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KG51 KJY, 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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KG51 KJY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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