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KM51 VUU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,320 mi
Last recorded129,320 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 129,320 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 129,270 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 121,283 miles

Nearside Front OUTER WING CORRODED/POSSIBLE SHARP EDGE

Fail 27 Sep 2016 121,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front OUTER WING CORRODED/POSSIBLE SHARP EDGE

Pass 30 Sep 2015 111,368 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 107,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wishbones rear bushs slight movement

Fail 4 Sep 2014 107,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wishbones rear bushs slight movement

Pass 5 Sep 2013 104,740 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 102,106 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 102,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 99,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 98,172 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 93,397 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 90,762 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 89,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 86,442 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 VUU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

KM51 VUU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is KM51 VUU safe to buy?

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