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KP51 MDE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,381 mi
Last recorded114,381 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 MDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 114,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension bushes deterioated but no movement

Pass 9 May 2018 110,391 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light is on

Pass 23 May 2017 107,112 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 104,470 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to sidewalls

security of exhaust

Fail 4 Jun 2016 104,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to sidewalls

security of exhaust

Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,348 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

heat sheald adrift

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2015 99,348 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

heat sheald adrift

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,397 miles

BOTH FRONT Tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 22 May 2013 92,813 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 92,693 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2012 86,743 miles

Slight play in steering idler bush.

Fail 10 May 2012 86,743 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Slight play in steering idler bush.

Pass 10 May 2011 79,141 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2010 71,537 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 71,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2009 64,710 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 64,710 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 56,870 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 48,901 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 8 May 2007 48,622 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 40,224 miles

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

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 MDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDE, 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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KP51 MDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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