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RE51 KZS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,324 mi
Last recorded129,324 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 KZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 129,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 210,235 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s rear footbrake works a little slower than o/s.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Slight fluctuation from n/s front brake.

Slight fluctuation from o/s rear brake.

Slight leak from middle exhaust silencer.

Fail 18 May 2018 210,229 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low Both. (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also direction of rotation incorrect. 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Has lost amber colouration. (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing. (6.1.C.1)

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

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s rear footbrake works a little slower than o/s.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Slight fluctuation from n/s front brake.

Slight fluctuation from o/s rear brake.

Slight leak from middle exhaust silencer.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 128,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak minor ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2016 128,545 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing o/s and n/s (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak minor ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2014 114,905 miles

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

tyre wall damage n/s/f,no cords showing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 105,108 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 102,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 101,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 99,188 miles

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

plastic over sills fitted

small chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2009 96,006 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 90,680 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 85,947 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 80,121 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 73,948 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 73,948 miles

Inner Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.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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RE51 KZS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KZS, 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 KZS registered?

RE51 KZS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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