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KJ51 SOU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,745 mi
Last recorded130,745 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 SOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 130,745 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all four wheel arches corroded

brake fluid reservoir half full

Pass 17 Apr 2019 128,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 126,018 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 116,979 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 116,979 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 109,392 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 104,639 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 104,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 98,243 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 98,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 92,799 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 92,799 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 82,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,845 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2009 69,741 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 64,732 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,844 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)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 48,132 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 48,132 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 SOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SOU, 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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KJ51 SOU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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