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KU51 DLE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,168 mi
Last recorded175,168 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 DLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 175,168 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 141,859 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear differential(transmission) has misting of oil around housing

Fail 23 Nov 2012 141,859 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 differential(transmission) has misting of oil around housing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 129,027 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Misting of oil around rear drivetrain differential

Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 114,025 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 101,190 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 86,519 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 86,519 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,447 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 60,784 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 DLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KU51 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

KU51 DLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is KU51 DLE safe to buy?

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