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KV51 XKL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,514 mi
Last recorded141,514 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 XKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 141,514 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 140,793 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 138,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake imbalance 37%

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both before brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 134,740 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre box deteriorated

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

main beam 'tell tale' light deteriorated and only just visible

offside front jacking block missing

Fail 27 Mar 2015 134,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust centre box deteriorated

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

main beam 'tell tale' light deteriorated and only just visible

offside front jacking block missing

Pass 12 Mar 2014 129,088 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 122,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 114,486 miles

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

various metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 111,090 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 106,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 2 Mar 2009 101,846 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 92,931 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 92,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 77,615 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 77,615 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 62,242 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 XKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 KV51 XKL, 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 KV51 XKL registered?

KV51 XKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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