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LC51 RUH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,451 mi
Last recorded102,451 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 102,451 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 102,114 miles

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

Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 101,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 101,373 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,620 miles

no beam pattern offside main beam headlamp

Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,185 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 88,185 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 115,995 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 105,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door mirror cracked but not impeding rear veiw

rear diff seals leaking

Pass 10 May 2013 93,358 miles

engine covers top and bottom

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 7 May 2013 92,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers top and bottom

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 2 Apr 2012 79,856 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,470 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,014 miles

REAR NO.PLATE FADED

Pass 26 Nov 2008 53,671 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 22 Nov 2008 53,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre heavly worn on outer edge and on legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2007 47,904 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

play in offside front steering arm joint

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Dec 2006 42,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 42,431 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 38,191 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 RUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RUH, 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 RUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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