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KP51 LYV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,522 mi
Last recorded138,522 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 LYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 138,522 miles

Off side & near side steering ball joint dust cover split

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 138,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Off side & near side steering ball joint dust cover split

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 128,719 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 121,093 miles

front and o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in o/s/f track arm

slight steering colmn movement

Fail 6 May 2010 121,084 miles

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

slight steering colmn movement

front and o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in o/s/f track arm

Pass 22 Apr 2009 106,388 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 106,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 91,233 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 79,679 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2005 54,873 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 54,873 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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KP51 LYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KP51 LYV?

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What year was KP51 LYV registered?

KP51 LYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is KP51 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 LYV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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