MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front brake pads low
headlamp washers inop
n/s down pipe joint underneath in very poor condition/deteriorated/rusty
rust ingress on front brake discs
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake pads low
headlamp washers inop
n/s down pipe joint underneath in very poor condition/deteriorated/rusty
rust ingress on front brake discs
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
dash warning symbols incorrect-fitted wrong way round
front tyres wearing uneven and o/s/f tyre bald on innner edge
o/s/r tyre wearing uneven
exhaust joints and bolts very rusty and weak
knock in the front suspension
n/s headlight is white o/s is dull
play in the n/s/f wheel bearing
rear brake balance poor
slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
exhaust joints and bolts very rusty and weak
knock in the front suspension
n/s headlight is white o/s is dull
play in the n/s/f wheel bearing
rear brake balance poor
slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing
both front tyres are very worn on the outer edge and just above the wear bars
brake pipes sterting to corrode
chips on the screen
rear coil springs could be broken at the bottom , recommend wheels off to check as they look out of line
slight oil leak from the diff
slight play in the joints on the main steering arm
very slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing
wiper poor
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres are very worn on the outer edge and just above the wear bars
brake pipes sterting to corrode
chips on the screen
dash reading malfunction
o/s/r tyre is just above the legal limit
rear coil springs could be broken at the bottom , recommend wheels off to check as they look out of line
slight oil leak from the diff
slight play in the joints on the main steering arm
very slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing
wiper poor
chips on screen
corrosion on the fuel and brake pipes
knock in the front suspension , no play found
large tax disc holder
o/s mirror glass is in poor condition
slight lift / play in both lower swivel joints
slight oil leak from diff
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
abs/esp and bas warning lights all working ok at time of test
front tyres worn bald on edges and cuts in n/s/f outer wall
o/s/r tyre getting low
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
esp and bas warning indicators on
front tyres worn bald on edges and cuts in n/s/f outer wall
o/s/r tyre getting low
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KN51 PBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 KN51 PBF, 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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KN51 PBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2001.
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