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WJ51 KRD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,114 mi
Last recorded78,114 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 KRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 78,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,106 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 78,106 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 76,728 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 76,728 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 71,020 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 64,886 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,886 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2012 60,257 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 60,155 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,440 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 50,527 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,512 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 50,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,623 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 45,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,235 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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WJ51 KRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ51 KRD, 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 WJ51 KRD registered?

WJ51 KRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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