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WV51 JKY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,784 mi
Last recorded112,784 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 JKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 112,784 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 14 May 2020 107,295 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2019 98,364 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust middle section bracket snapped but system still secure

Fail 23 May 2019 98,364 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust middle section bracket snapped but system still secure

Pass 14 May 2018 88,620 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 14 May 2018 88,620 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket Broken (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S (1.8)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 30 May 2017 77,966 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 65,216 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 64,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,021 miles

very slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,797 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,361 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,168 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 49,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,829 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,113 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 27,403 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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WV51 JKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV51 JKY, 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 WV51 JKY registered?

WV51 JKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is WV51 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 JKY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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