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KU51 MHE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,668 mi
Last recorded145,668 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 MHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 145,668 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

oil leak

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 15 Sep 2016 145,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket missing (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine & sill covers fitted

oil leak

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 22 Aug 2015 133,516 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 133,516 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 123,739 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

n/s rear inner tail light not working

Fail 22 Aug 2013 114,489 miles

Both registration plate slightly obscured

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 114,489 miles

Both registration plate slightly obscured

Pass 13 Jul 2012 103,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 103,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 95,071 miles

Both front Tyres worn inner edges

EML light on

NSF jacking block missing

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

Fail 12 May 2011 95,053 miles

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

Both front Tyres worn inner edges

EML light on

NSF jacking block missing

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,162 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 81,162 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 67,517 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,899 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,610 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 MHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

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

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