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MV51 KGE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,558 mi
Last recorded136,558 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 KGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2016 136,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 125,667 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 125,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 124,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 124,668 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 124,667 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 120,573 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 120,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

SRS warning light on dash

Pass 15 Nov 2010 118,527 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 108,900 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 103,536 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 96,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 86,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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MV51 KGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MV51 KGE, 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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MV51 KGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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