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RE51 KZL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,340 mi
Last recorded174,340 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 KZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 174,340 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 May 2019 167,723 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside corrosion

Fail 30 May 2019 167,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 160,109 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 153,377 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 148,847 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Pass 29 Sep 2014 141,063 miles

front number plate marked

rear tyre worn on limit

Pass 1 Oct 2013 127,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 118,779 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 118,779 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 112,489 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 101,498 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 101,498 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 89,306 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 89,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 87,834 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 82,804 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 75,502 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 72,089 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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RE51 KZL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RE51 KZL, 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 RE51 KZL registered?

RE51 KZL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RE51 KZL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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