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KP51 JTX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

138,521 mi
Last recorded138,521 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 JTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 138,521 miles

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2023 138,518 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2022 138,021 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 138,003 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 137,333 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 137,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 135,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease (rear sections) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 135,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease (rear sections) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 131,658 miles

front brake pads approx 75% worn

slight wear both front tyres inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2017 129,979 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 129,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 125,203 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 118,104 miles

EML lamp on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2014 111,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 111,436 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 4 Dec 2013 107,757 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 104,883 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 100,495 miles

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

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

slight movement in steering joints

Fail 5 Jan 2012 100,495 miles

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

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

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

slight movement in steering joints

Pass 4 Jan 2011 97,270 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2009 92,472 miles

nearside door mirror glass broken

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 3 Jan 2009 84,743 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 84,707 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 76,502 miles

front and rear number plates water damaged, recommend both number plates to be replaced

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 20 Dec 2006 67,582 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Dec 2005 60,601 miles

Nearside reverse light not working

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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KP51 JTX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KP51 JTX, 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 KP51 JTX registered?

KP51 JTX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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