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LB51 VPD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,477 mi
Last recorded116,477 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 116,477 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 116,477 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 115,495 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 115,495 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 111,222 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 111,216 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 94,855 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,050 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,324 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,173 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,652 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 71,822 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,946 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,687 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 58,141 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 58,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 51,709 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,079 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,364 miles

OIL LEAK FROM DIFF

Pass 23 Nov 2005 35,265 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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LB51 VPD 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 VPD, 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 VPD registered?

LB51 VPD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LB51 VPD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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