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KU51 OWX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,054 mi
Last recorded128,054 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 OWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 128,054 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 126,691 miles

headlight images poor

rear brake hoses perishing

rear brake pipes undersealed

some play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 22 Apr 2016 123,991 miles

head light images poor

slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 22 Apr 2016 123,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

head light images poor

slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 21 Apr 2015 120,641 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

outer sills covered + engine under tray fitted

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

rear brake pipes under sealed

slight play in n/s/f outer anti roll bar bush

Pass 2 Apr 2014 117,566 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

both rear brake pipes undersealed

outer sills covered

some play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 25 Apr 2013 114,384 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

both rear brake pipes undersealed

outer sills covered

some play in o/s/f lower ball joint

wiper blade smears

Pass 20 Apr 2012 111,340 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

both rear brake pipes undersealed

engine light on

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

outer sills covered

some play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 30 Apr 2011 107,835 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 105,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 98,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 97,100 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 97,100 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 81,032 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 59,261 miles

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 59,261 miles

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

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 OWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OWX, 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 OWX registered?

KU51 OWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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