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KY51 BBK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,285 mi
Last recorded84,285 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 BBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,285 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust mount missing

Fail 10 Oct 2017 84,285 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both sides + leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

exhaust mount missing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,364 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,086 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 79,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault bas light and esp light on (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,997 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,619 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,013 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 64,140 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,943 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 59,916 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,968 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 54,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,315 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 49,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,842 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 44,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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KY51 BBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KY51 BBK, 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 KY51 BBK registered?

KY51 BBK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is KY51 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY51 BBK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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