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LC51 GLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,111 mi
Last recorded151,111 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2021 151,111 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside front for lamp not working

Pass 23 Jul 2020 145,534 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jul 2020 145,534 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 139,160 miles

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 139,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 132,160 miles

Offside Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Aug 2018 132,160 miles

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

Nearside Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Aug 2017 123,896 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Head lamp beam patterns slightly poor

NSR & OSR metal brake pipes appear to have been cleaned of corrosion

OSF fog lamp not working

Reverse lights not working

Screen wiper slightly poor

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Aug 2017 123,887 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Head lamp beam patterns slightly poor

OSF fog lamp not working

Reverse lights not working

Screen wiper slightly poor

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2016 111,994 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Covers fitted obscuring outer body sills

Fail 10 Aug 2016 111,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Covers fitted obscuring outer body sills

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 111,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 94,071 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,823 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,708 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,417 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,718 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,282 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 74,282 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,488 miles

OSR tyre very low

Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,829 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,149 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)

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

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 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GLK, 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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LC51 GLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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