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KR51 TFN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,207 mi
Last recorded145,207 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 TFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 145,207 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 137,879 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front exhaust bracket cracked almost broken

Pass 4 Nov 2011 130,794 miles

driver seat wont adjust

engine manament light on

Fail 29 Oct 2011 130,794 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

driver seat wont adjust

engine manament light on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 129,139 miles

N/S REAR TYRE HAS A CUT BUT DOES NOT REACH CORDS

Pass 29 Mar 2010 124,712 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

covers fitted to outer sills

f/n/s tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in r/o/s lower stub axle bush

sump guard fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2009 112,418 miles

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

slight play in r/n/s lower hub joint

sump guard fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2009 112,418 miles

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

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

slight play in r/n/s lower hub joint

sump guard fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2007 100,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 100,077 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 87,703 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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KR51 TFN 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 72.7%.

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 KR51 TFN, 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

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What year was KR51 TFN registered?

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

Is KR51 TFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 TFN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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