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SK51 ODB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,026 mi
Last recorded132,026 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 ODB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2018 132,026 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer split, twice. and center to rear pipework holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg to jacking point area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen because cloudy lens (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm because heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective cat section bracket badly corroded and detached, center section mounting is missing, leaving pipework holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front foglamp is insecure, and not working

drag from both rear brakes

front bumper has minor damage

underfloor fuel pipe is badly corroded, and fuel hoses above rear subframe are badly perished / splitting

Pass 19 Dec 2017 127,778 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler (2.2.A.1a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 123,647 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 114,180 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 101,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front foglamp not working

offside outer sill cover partially insecure

slight weep of oil from differential offside drive flange seal

Pass 13 Dec 2013 100,247 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust slightly corodded

offside rear inner diff oil seal slightly damp

slight play detected at both front wheel hubs

Pass 21 Dec 2012 98,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 98,479 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

front exhaust heat shield insecure , removed

Pass 11 Nov 2011 96,950 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre heatshield insecure

offside plastic sill cover insecure at rear underside

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight drag and scuff from nearside rear brake. suspect drag from parking brake shoes but further stripdown required for diagnossis

slight oil seep from rear differential oil seals

Fail 11 Nov 2011 96,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre heatshield insecure

offside plastic sill cover insecure at rear underside

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight drag and scuff from nearside rear brake. suspect drag from parking brake shoes but further stripdown required for diagnossis

slight oil seep from rear differential oil seals

Pass 8 Oct 2010 92,234 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 92,234 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 83,422 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 71,540 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 71,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 59,993 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 46,595 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 35,941 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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SK51 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SK51 ODB, 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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SK51 ODB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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