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KU51 DMY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,195 mi
Last recorded102,195 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2016 102,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear diff damp with oil

corrosion to vehicle body

Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,958 miles

EML on

Offside Front tie rod has slight play

Fail 12 Oct 2015 93,956 miles

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

EML on

Offside Front tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,183 miles

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

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

both front inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 76,612 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake lining warning light message on dash?

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 68,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,927 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,402 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

off side front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear tyres worn to 2-3mm tread depth.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 47,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,140 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,469 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,796 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 32,796 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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 DMY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DMY, 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 DMY registered?

KU51 DMY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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