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LC51 MKZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,248 mi
Last recorded163,248 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 163,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 152,151 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 144,036 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2018 144,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 137,534 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 126,572 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 120,050 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

leak from rear differential

Pass 22 Jan 2014 113,801 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 105,191 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 87,145 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,620 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2009 49,205 miles

All tyres starting to perish around sidewalls

Fail 6 May 2009 49,205 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

All tyres starting to perish around sidewalls

Pass 9 Jan 2009 48,576 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 47,775 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,384 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 42,384 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC51 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

LC51 MKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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