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KM51 YBS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,315 mi
Last recorded59,315 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 59,315 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 59,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

service brake efficiency only just met, rear brake no locks out

Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,168 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW ON TREAD 205/55/16

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW AND CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS 205/55/16

Fail 18 Apr 2016 54,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

EML LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW ON TREAD 205/55/16

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW AND CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS 205/55/16

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,443 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust box support bracket cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2014 49,725 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,725 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre is worn on the outer shoulder and has sidewall damage but not to cord

front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,423 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,746 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,645 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,696 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,152 miles

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

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

O/s/front tyre perished.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,842 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 21,138 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 YBS 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBS, 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 YBS registered?

KM51 YBS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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