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KV51 NBO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,465 mi
Last recorded176,465 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 NBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 176,465 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear diff leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 170,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

headlight adjuster reset to check aim

item removed from drivers view

oil leak from gearbox & rear differential

slight play n/s steering rack arm

Fail 18 Apr 2016 170,837 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

headlight adjuster reset to check aim

item removed from drivers view

oil leak from gearbox & rear differential

slight play n/s steering rack arm

Fail 2 Apr 2015 159,247 miles

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

oil leaks

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2015 159,247 miles

oil leaks

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2014 153,583 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

rear coil springs obscured by lower arms

rear diff damp with oil

rear tyres wearing on edges

surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Apr 2013 147,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 142,932 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 127,414 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 120,726 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 120,726 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 110,524 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 110,384 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 102,474 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 88,260 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 73,721 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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KV51 NBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV51 NBO, 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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KV51 NBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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