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LC51 EKU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,433 mi
Last recorded162,433 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 EKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 162,433 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 162,395 miles

Central Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 14 Jan 2016 150,251 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 137,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 137,069 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

AUTO GEARBOX SUMP VERY RUSTY AND LEAKING OIL

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

EXHAUST FRONT SECTION VERY RUSTY

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 133,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 133,980 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 126,191 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 113,359 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 113,359 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 100,943 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 90,036 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres low in pressure

Fail 12 Nov 2009 32,413 miles

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

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 80,242 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 80,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 74,449 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 74,449 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 64,051 miles

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

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

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

slight play n/s steering idler

Pass 28 Sep 2005 49,961 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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LC51 EKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LC51 EKU, 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 LC51 EKU registered?

LC51 EKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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