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SR51 KYY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

182,496 mi
Last recorded182,496 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 KYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 182,496 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 182,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 179,553 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 179,553 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 165,823 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 165,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 137,345 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 124,988 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 124,978 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 124,247 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 113,422 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 113,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 103,661 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 88,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 88,337 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 70,584 miles

advise slight oil leak from nearside rear diff seal

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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SR51 KYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SR51 KYY, 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 SR51 KYY registered?

SR51 KYY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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