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VO51 KBU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,473 mi
Last recorded118,473 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 KBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 118,473 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 118,473 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 112,108 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 112,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 103,934 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 101,004 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 97,933 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 94,102 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 90,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,339 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 85,988 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 85,988 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2010 80,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2010 80,949 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 75,911 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 70,941 miles

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 26 Oct 2007 66,659 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 66,657 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 63,600 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pads front / rear 80% worn

Pass 31 Oct 2006 63,600 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pads front / rear 80% worn

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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VO51 KBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VO51 KBU, 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 VO51 KBU registered?

VO51 KBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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