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KJ51 SNN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,873 mi
Last recorded135,873 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 SNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2011 135,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and tread depths getting close to limit (Advise attention)

o/s/f and o/s/r wheel arches corroding

o/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear flexi hose end

rear suspension low

Pass 8 Jun 2011 135,873 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and tread depths getting close to limit (Advise attention)

o/s/f and o/s/r wheel arches corroding

o/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear flexi hose end

rear suspension low

Pass 26 Jan 2011 127,875 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 127,633 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 112,490 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 112,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 96,405 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 95,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,002 miles

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)

o/s/rear tyre actually on limit

Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,391 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 39,113 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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KJ51 SNN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KJ51 SNN, 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 KJ51 SNN registered?

KJ51 SNN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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