MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
rear number plate
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF51 LJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BF51 LJA, 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 BF51 LJA registered?
BF51 LJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is BF51 LJA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF51 LJA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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