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KM51 JSX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,880 mi
Last recorded121,880 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 JSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 121,880 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 121,576 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 113,872 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 105,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 95,893 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,269 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,105 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear axle side seal slight leak N/S

Fail 13 Aug 2009 77,105 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear axle side seal slight leak N/S

Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,102 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 67,099 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

both rear tyres on 3mm of tread and osr tyre has a deep cut

Pass 17 Aug 2007 56,635 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,125 miles

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

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

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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KM51 JSX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KM51 JSX, 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 KM51 JSX registered?

KM51 JSX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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