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KP51 MDY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,979 mi
Last recorded140,979 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 140,979 miles

cracks to o/s/r inner tyre side wall

Pass 10 Mar 2016 138,187 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 133,015 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 126,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 123,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 16 Jan 2012 120,134 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

indertray fitted giving restricted views

only 1 of twin washers working on offside ?

sills covered by mouldings

Fail 22 Jan 2011

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

indertray fitted giving restricted views

only 1 of twin washers working on offside ?

sills covered by mouldings

Pass 21 Jan 2010 109,716 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 105,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 105,293 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 98,164 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 74,338 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 56,218 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 56,218 miles

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

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 MDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KP51 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

KP51 MDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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