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KW51 BXX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,630 mi
Last recorded82,630 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 BXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 82,630 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 82,629 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 77,687 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2020 77,623 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 73,656 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 73,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 69,444 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,509 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 61,434 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,255 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,256 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,564 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,986 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 49,985 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

diff oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,926 miles

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 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)

both front tyres worn low

exhaust cat rattle and collapest

front and rear brake discs rusted

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 31 May 2007 41,420 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,216 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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KW51 BXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW51 BXX, 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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KW51 BXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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