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SK51 UBO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,672 mi
Last recorded166,672 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 UBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 166,672 miles

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

reduced pattern in head lights

slight oil leak

slight play in steering joint

Pass 23 Mar 2018 146,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 124,733 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 107,216 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 107,215 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 104,604 miles

o/s/f tyre pressure appears low.

Fail 21 Mar 2015 104,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre pressure appears low.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 99,231 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 99,213 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 89,727 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,685 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 75,777 miles

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

both front tyres approx 3mm

front brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 71,246 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 67,430 miles

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

nearside tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2008 67,430 miles

nearside tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2007 63,293 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 63,242 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 58,815 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 57,046 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 UBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UBO, 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 UBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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