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YD51 KVJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,929 mi
Last recorded132,929 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 KVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2018 132,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread and on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread and age cracks in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged over (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside has age cracks in tread and on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine fault on dash with cooling fan and engine over heating on emissions test

Pass 10 Aug 2017 132,240 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 132,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush on wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 132,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 127,689 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 127,499 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 117,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 117,530 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 110,533 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 109,012 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 102,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Dec 2011 102,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 85,515 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 85,515 miles

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

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)

brake pipes pitted,some are rusty

front and rear brake pads worn low

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs lipped

slight diff leak

Pass 29 Nov 2009 76,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,226 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,054 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,094 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 22,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 KVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ registered?

YD51 KVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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