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KV51 NCJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,670 mi
Last recorded160,670 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 NCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 160,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 151,137 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 146,106 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 143,529 miles

all brake hoses perishing

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Jan 2021 143,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

all brake hoses perishing

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2019 129,620 miles

exhaust brackets broken off middle section

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 27 Apr 2018 122,760 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle both rear (4.1.A.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 121,751 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 120,192 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 114,038 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 110,718 miles

engine light on

Fail 8 Apr 2014 110,717 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,466 miles

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

front + rear brake discs ridged

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

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 20 Apr 2012 104,854 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 104,854 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 100,911 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Apr 2011 100,911 miles

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

Child seat fitted nearside rear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 95,303 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not able to fully check seat belt

Fail 24 Mar 2010 95,145 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 89,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Chips in winndscreen swept area.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 83,703 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 67,758 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 54,929 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 54,929 miles

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

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

rear pads getting low

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 NCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV51 NCJ registered?

KV51 NCJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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