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KM51 YGL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,963 mi
Last recorded86,963 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 86,963 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,440 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,622 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,247 miles

steel clutch hydraulic pipe heavily corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,793 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear strips

offside front brake disc worn and corroding

slight freeplay detected on steering lock to lock check on offside at steering box and-or associated coupling front offside lock check

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,801 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in o/s/f steering linkage on full right hand lock

Fail 17 Mar 2010 53,801 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in o/s/f steering linkage on full right hand lock

Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,670 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 49,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 43,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,693 miles

air bag light is on

both front discs in poor surface condition

o/s/r brake disc in poor surface condition

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 YGL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

KM51 YGL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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