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KU51 DHV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,107 mi
Last recorded130,107 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 DHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 130,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 129,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 126,824 miles

EML on

Fail 9 Jun 2016 126,824 miles

EML on

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 121,893 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

exhaust is corroded

slight damage to near side rear light lens

Pass 26 Mar 2014 119,778 miles

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 119,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded

slight damage to both rear head lamp lens slight damage

unable to access boot area

Pass 1 Mar 2013 116,677 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 7 Jan 2012 111,569 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 105,750 miles

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

engine management light on dash is illuminated

Fail 12 Jan 2011 105,750 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

engine management light on dash is illuminated

Pass 28 Sep 2009 98,660 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2008 91,218 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 55,687 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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KU51 DHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU51 DHV, 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 KU51 DHV registered?

KU51 DHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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