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LB51 WCY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,492 mi
Last recorded162,492 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 WCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 162,492 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 14 May 2018 162,492 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2018 162,484 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise front brake discs corroded and pads low

advise rear brake discs corroded and pads low also o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2015 159,627 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads down a bit 4-5mm

Pass 30 Jun 2015 159,627 miles

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

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

front brake pads down a bit 4-5mm

Pass 23 May 2014 150,760 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 150,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jun 2012 135,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r body brace has damage, runs close to lower wishbone

Pass 25 Jun 2012 135,367 miles

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

o/s/r body brace has damage, runs close to lower wishbone

Pass 4 Jun 2010 106,515 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,393 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 50,133 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 50,133 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 41,248 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 WCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LB51 WCY, 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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LB51 WCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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