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KM51 SGV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

123,582 mi
Last recorded123,582 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 SGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 123,582 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 123,582 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 123,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault a. b. s. warning light on [at time of testing] (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front outrigger corroded [under n/s front rear of wing] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding rear n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s head lamps outer lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer front n/s lower outer wing showing impact damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear ale leaking oil

brake warning light on [at time of testing]

Pass 9 Jul 2020 121,507 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s headlights misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front n/s front outer door panel and wing showing signs of damage [outer trim missing]

Rear Lower rear lower subframe showing signs of corrosion

Rear rear both brake disc worn

Rear rear both n/s o/s diff seals leaking oil

Rear rear both n/s o/s shockers worn

showing signs of corrosion on under side of body

Pass 11 Jun 2019 119,082 miles

Front sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Front wing & door shows signs of damage

Nearside Rear Outer diff seal shows signs of leaking

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer diff seal shows signs of leaking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2019 119,080 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Front wing & door shows signs of damage

Nearside Rear Outer diff seal shows signs of leaking

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer diff seal shows signs of leaking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2018 115,434 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer door and wing damaged

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

showing signs of surface under vehicle

Pass 31 May 2017 112,798 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer wing and door skin damaged at time of test

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 112,772 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer wing and door skin damaged at time of test

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 108,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

headlamps slightly deteriorated

spare wheel fitted to o/s/r at time of test

Fail 25 May 2016 108,695 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

headlamps slightly deteriorated

spare wheel fitted to o/s/r at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2015 105,355 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 105,275 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 99,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 96,797 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,978 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 91,978 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 85,962 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 85,962 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,686 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,008 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,821 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 67,821 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 59,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 59,532 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 48,409 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2005 39,925 miles

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

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 SGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SGV, 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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KM51 SGV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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