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KU51 DJE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,880 mi
Last recorded157,880 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 DJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 157,880 miles

Corrosion to all wheel arches

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 148,094 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 140,528 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2020 123,055 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp pattern deteriorating

Offside Front floor /chassis slight corrosion

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear wheel arch/sill areas corroding and repair sill covers fitted making difficult inspection

slight corrosion brake pipes and rear brake hoses splitting

Fail 29 Feb 2020 123,055 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp pattern deteriorating

Offside Front floor /chassis slight corrosion

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear wheel arch/sill areas corroding and repair sill covers fitted making difficult inspection

slight corrosion brake pipes and rear brake hoses splitting

Pass 30 Mar 2019 106,312 miles

Front tyres inner edges badly worn strong advise on legal limit

advise brake inspection

brake hoses splitting and brake pipes starting to corrode

front and rear chassis areas slight corrosion

lift in both front lower ball joints

suspension springs corrosion present

Fail 30 Mar 2019 106,312 miles

Front tyres inner edges badly worn strong advise on legal limit

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise brake inspection

brake hoses splitting and brake pipes starting to corrode

front and rear chassis areas slight corrosion

lift in both front lower ball joints

suspension springs corrosion present

Pass 13 Oct 2017 103,570 miles

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 103,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 99,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,907 miles

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,369 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 66,226 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

o/s/r drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,826 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,246 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,201 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 39,201 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 35,551 miles

slight leak steering damper

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 DJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KU51 DJE, 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 DJE registered?

KU51 DJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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