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SK51 UAY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,152 mi
Last recorded71,152 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 71,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 68,605 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,690 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,307 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,319 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 61,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,747 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 57,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,634 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 44,634 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,692 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,329 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 36,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,736 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,190 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outside edge

Fail 8 Oct 2007 32,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,891 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 24,891 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,435 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 UAY 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 68.4%.

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 UAY, 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 SK51 UAY registered?

SK51 UAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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