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T88 KSS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,605 mi
Last recorded105,605 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 105,605 miles

Front headlamps lens x 2 worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body / sills x 2 corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 105,445 miles

Front headlamps x 2 lens worn poor image

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff leaking

body / sills x 2 front to rear corroded

exhaust braket corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2022 105,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front headlamps x 2 lens worn poor image

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff leaking

body / sills x 2 front to rear corroded

exhaust braket corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2021 105,127 miles

Front h.lights poor beam image

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff leak

Rear exhaust support broken

service brakes 57%

underbody corroded

wheel arches corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on vehicle chassis/body

b pipes greased

Fail 29 Jun 2019 104,792 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on vehicle chassis/body

Pass 9 Jun 2018 103,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edges worn

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear shock absorbers x 2 coroded

Fail 9 Jun 2018 103,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre inner edges worn

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear shock absorbers x 2 coroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 102,389 miles

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

Front tyres edges bald

Offside Rear inner edge worn

Rear diff seepage of oil

Rear exhaust support broken

service brakes on 51% /h.brake 16% on min

wipers smeary

Pass 18 Jun 2016 99,584 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded x 2

Pass 13 Jun 2015 97,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,300 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 91,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

enginge light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 86,585 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 84,549 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2010 84,453 miles

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2009 82,012 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 82,003 miles

Front Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,226 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 79,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 73,582 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 67,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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T88 KSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T88 KSS, 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 T88 KSS registered?

T88 KSS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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