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OW51 KKC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,675 mi
Last recorded131,675 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 KKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2022 131,675 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

age related general corrosion notice and advised

Pass 22 Mar 2021 122,730 miles

age related general corrosion notice and advised

Pass 18 Mar 2020 112,459 miles

General age related corrosion noticed and advised

Fail 18 Mar 2020 112,459 miles

General age related corrosion noticed and advised

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 100,286 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 100,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 97,332 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2018 97,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,179 miles

Central exhaust bracket missing, system still supported.

Engine management light on.

Engine management light on.

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,473 miles

Exhaust centre bracket corroded but system still supported.

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 86,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust centre bracket corroded but system still supported.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,902 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,620 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 67,620 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,205 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,841 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,531 miles

N/S & O/S/F Wheels Sitting Just Outside Of Wheel Arch Line

O/S/R Tyre Has Very Small Cut In Side Wall Reinforcement.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,562 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 37,401 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,730 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 27,730 miles

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

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

Offside 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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OW51 KKC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OW51 KKC, 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 OW51 KKC registered?

OW51 KKC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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