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WJ51 KOB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,251 mi
Last recorded80,251 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 KOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 80,251 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

play at front wheels felt when vehicle jacked

under body of vehicle becoming corroded needs cleaning and waaxoiling

Fail 20 Jan 2022 80,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

play at front wheels felt when vehicle jacked

under body of vehicle becoming corroded needs cleaning and waaxoiling

Pass 10 Dec 2019 68,353 miles

under body corroded rear suspension arms have covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2019 68,351 miles

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

under body corroded rear suspension arms have covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,477 miles

Front Slight play at wheels when jacked (12-6)

showing signs of corrosion to the underbody

Pass 20 Jul 2016 56,489 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,930 miles

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

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

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

steering box has slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,292 miles

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 24 May 2013 49,084 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 49,083 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 47,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,776 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,969 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 43,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,791 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,760 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 41,756 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,202 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 39,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WJ51 KOB 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 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 WJ51 KOB, 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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WJ51 KOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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