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KLZ 1170

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,910 mi
Last recorded107,910 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLZ 1170
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 107,910 miles

Front tyres worn low inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 107,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front tyres worn low inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 103,216 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 95,654 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 95,653 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 88,929 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and has small cuts in sidewall

Fail 23 Oct 2012 88,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and has small cuts in sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,465 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 80,465 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 73,640 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 73,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,942 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre worn on edge

plastic inner wing trim rubbing on n/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,106 miles

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

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

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 20 Oct 2008 62,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

brake pipes coated in grease

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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KLZ 1170 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KLZ 1170, 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

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What year was KLZ 1170 registered?

KLZ 1170 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is KLZ 1170 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLZ 1170 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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