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KY51 CEA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,059 mi
Last recorded94,059 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 CEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,059 miles

Front Both front dip beams have poor beam images

Front Wiper in poor condition.

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

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear Differential has oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,645 miles

Front Both front dip beams have poor beam images.

Rear Differential has bad oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 89,643 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)

Front Both front dip beams have poor beam images.

Rear Differential has bad oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,337 miles

Both headlamps misted - beam patterns poor

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 11 Feb 2015 79,206 miles

Both front dip beams have poor beam images.

Drivers side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Oil leak from differential.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 73,507 miles

Oil leak on differential.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,404 miles

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)

both rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,310 miles

Both front dip beams have poor images.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

Oil leak from differential side sills.

Rear subframe surface corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,227 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 56,227 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front disks worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear diff leaking

rear tyres wearing low

small cut o/s/r side wall

steering damper weeping

trims fitted to sills

Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

steering damper weaping

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,715 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,111 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,948 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 30,070 miles

n/s/r hand brake reading low 60% inbalance

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 CEA 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 86.7%.

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 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 KY51 CEA, 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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KY51 CEA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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