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KV51 XLO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,011 mi
Last recorded133,011 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 XLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 133,011 miles

Centre EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING BUT STILL SUPPORTED

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED

FUEL FILLER HOSE IN VERY POOR CONDITION,POTENTIALY HAZADAOUS.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 133,011 miles

Centre EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING BUT STILL SUPPORTED

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED

FUEL FILLER HOSE IN VERY POOR CONDITION,POTENTIALY HAZADAOUS.

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 127,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 127,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 124,553 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 122,974 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

nearside auxillary position light not working

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 118,351 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 117,971 miles

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

all 4 discs heavy corrosion

middle exhaust bracket cracked

middle exhaust pipe cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2009 212,693 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 212,687 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/r tyre pressure appears low?

oil level on minimum

Pass 22 Dec 2008 185,612 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management light on at start of test.

exhaust support bracket detached and rattling, system still supported.

nsr inner side light not working.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 162,694 miles

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

centre silencer heat shield loose - rattle?

engine management light stays on ?

n/s/r inner side light not working - replacced bulb

Fail 20 Dec 2007 162,694 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre silencer heat shield loose - rattle?

engine management light stays on ?

n/s/r inner side light not working - replacced bulb

Pass 17 Oct 2006 135,842 miles

engine management light ondash on. chip in windscreen front number plate insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2005 115,908 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)

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 XLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XLO, 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 XLO registered?

KV51 XLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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