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KY51 KWJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,014 mi
Last recorded98,014 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 KWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,014 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,359 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 93,275 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 93,228 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 89,175 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 86,432 miles

ADVISE. engine light on.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 85,242 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,815 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,187 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 79,384 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 75,692 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 68,447 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 68,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 62,552 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to off side rear lens

engine management warning light on

front brake disc wonr (deep lip)

front brake pads low,70/80% worn

uneven wear to off side front tyre/ may need tracking

Fail 9 Dec 2008 62,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to off side rear lens

engine management warning light on

front brake disc wonr (deep lip)

front brake pads low,70/80% worn

uneven wear to off side front tyre/ may need tracking

Fail 20 Dec 2007 56,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 20 Dec 2007 56,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management warning light on

Fail 10 Oct 2006 49,855 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Protective coating on alloy wheels peeling around rim edges all 4 wheels

Rear index plate starting to seperate

Pass 10 Oct 2006 49,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Protective coating on alloy wheels peeling around rim edges all 4 wheels

Rear index plate starting to seperate

Pass 15 Aug 2005

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

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

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 KWJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

KY51 KWJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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