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BU51 LWE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,405 mi
Last recorded136,405 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 LWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 136,405 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 132,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 130,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 123,336 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2017 123,332 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

n/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2016 116,148 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front foglight not working

o/s front wheel rim repaired by welding

Pass 27 Jun 2015 109,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,411 miles

nearside front foglight not working

nearside mainbeam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2013 96,361 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 96,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 86,022 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 86,022 miles

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

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

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

n/s front fog light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,121 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,452 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 66,452 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 47,593 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 47,593 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 32,397 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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BU51 LWE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BU51 LWE, 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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BU51 LWE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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