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YD51 KVH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,087 mi
Last recorded141,087 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 KVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 141,087 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 140,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 140,075 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 138,014 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 136,094 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 136,094 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 133,742 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 133,742 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 124,816 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

srs light illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 124,816 miles

srs light illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 124,816 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 117,659 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 110,634 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 102,925 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 84,373 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 84,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 79,724 miles

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

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

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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YD51 KVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD51 KVH, 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 YD51 KVH registered?

YD51 KVH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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