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BN51 LBP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,696 mi
Last recorded60,696 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 LBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 60,696 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front fog light lens broken. glass lens.

exhaust system corroded

front suspension has general corrosion

rear suspension has general corrosion

x2 front tyres 10 years old

x2 rear tyres 8 years old.

Fail 6 Jan 2022 60,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,362 miles

Nearside outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2021 60,350 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer sill corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer sill corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,725 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 59,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At hose union. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Gaiter also twisted, no obvious tears. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 58,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front, and offside rear slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel breather hose, visible in offside rear wheel arch slightly perished.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides outer sill rear ends, leading into wheelarches, are corroded. Unable to fully inspect due to plastic cover panels fitted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wiper smearing screen slightly.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,493 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened axle set, corroded on their working faces (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system deterioated

Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,284 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 56,284 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 54,831 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,036 miles

O/s/r disc corroded

front pipe heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2014 54,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

O/s/r disc corroded

front pipe heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,257 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,359 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 51,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,390 miles

osf & osr brake discs pitting inner side

Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,433 miles

o/s/front tyre scrubbed

Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,484 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)

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

windscreen wiper poor

Fail 21 Aug 2008 59,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

front brake discs and pads worn thin

rear brake pads wearing low

slight exhaust manifold blow

windscreen wiper poor

Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,477 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,850 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 26,204 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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BN51 LBP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BN51 LBP, 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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BN51 LBP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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