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KM51 TGU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,352 mi
Last recorded102,352 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 TGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 102,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 102,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 155,800 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 94,816 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release cable detached

o/s/f fog light inop bringing on bulb warning lamp

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,324 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 91,324 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 85,312 miles

advise all tyres

advise metal brake pipes

advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,864 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,532 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,032 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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KM51 TGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TGU, 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 KM51 TGU registered?

KM51 TGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is KM51 TGU safe to buy?

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