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RA51 KND

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,305 mi
Last recorded142,305 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 KND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 142,305 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 134,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 123,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 187,608 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 170,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 155,261 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,626 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,730 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 77,984 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,984 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,664 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,848 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre cut and worn on inside but just legal and no cords showing

Fail 22 Mar 2012 60,848 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre cut and worn on inside but just legal and no cords showing

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,185 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,853 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 49,095 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 49,095 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 46,907 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,593 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 36,366 miles

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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RA51 KND is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA51 KND, 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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RA51 KND is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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