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LD51 UPY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,065 mi
Last recorded149,065 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 UPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 149,065 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 149,065 miles

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 143,177 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 143,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 128,457 miles

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

Rear axle oil leak.

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 128,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear axle oil leak.

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 120,452 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 114,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 99,395 miles

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

exhaust to gearbox bracket deteriated

Pass 7 Sep 2007 84,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 70,060 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 69,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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LD51 UPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD51 UPY, 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 LD51 UPY registered?

LD51 UPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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