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LB51 HFV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,327 mi
Last recorded127,327 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 HFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 127,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 126,243 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 125,487 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 124,310 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 120,568 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 111,046 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 104,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,495 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 92,683 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 85,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 85,389 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 80,119 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,423 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,187 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 68,187 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

diff leaking oil

Fail 9 May 2009 62,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 May 2009 62,549 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 57,677 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 52,886 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,541 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 49,541 miles

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

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres worn low

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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LB51 HFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB51 HFV, 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 LB51 HFV registered?

LB51 HFV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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