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KR51 PXU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,401 mi
Last recorded156,401 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 PXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 156,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

body has slight corrosion

exhaust pipe corroded front to rear

nearside front coil spring chipped on end

nearside rear coil spring corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2016 156,289 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing N/S/REAR (5.1.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/ FRONT (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken N/S/F (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 152,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 152,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 152,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH SIDES FRONT STEERING SLIGHT PLAY

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

EML ON DASH

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

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAL BELT SLOW RETRACTING

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT WASHER ONLY ONE JET WORKING

ONLY ONE BONNET CATCH LOCKING .OUT OF TWO

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR X2 SEAL BELTS SLOW RETRACTING

VARIOUS EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE

Pass 2 Dec 2013 144,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 144,869 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 135,727 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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 125,769 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 125,769 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 113,822 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 102,610 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 102,610 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 93,620 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 81,834 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 73,352 miles

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Nov 2005 61,507 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 61,507 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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KR51 PXU 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 61.1%.

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 KR51 PXU, 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 KR51 PXU registered?

KR51 PXU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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