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LC51 XZV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,247 mi
Last recorded127,247 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 XZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2020 127,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 126,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 126,627 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 124,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 121,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded In front of the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Trim over sills not allowing a full inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2016 119,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear only 50%0f position lamp light source is working

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 112,239 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 112,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 105,635 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 105,629 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 104,660 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 104,660 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,310 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,544 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 76,114 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 75,986 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,546 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 67,546 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,304 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 48,856 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 47,618 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 47,618 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,709 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 XZV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC51 XZV registered?

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

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