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KN51 YHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,842 mi
Last recorded155,842 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 YHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 155,842 miles

Front inner wings corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2023 155,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front inner wings corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 154,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 153,671 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 153,671 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 150,798 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 148,305 miles

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

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

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

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Sep 2014 142,600 miles

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

all four tyre sidewall inpoor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2013 136,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 127,833 miles

slight damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2012 127,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Aug 2011 117,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 117,316 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 105,755 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 93,425 miles

oil leak rear axle

slight blow front exhaust area

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Apr 2008 81,841 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 17 Mar 2007 73,337 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 65,988 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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KN51 YHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KN51 YHJ, 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 YHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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