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LD51 VZT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,743 mi
Last recorded80,743 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 VZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 80,743 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 4 Mar 2024 80,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 21 Feb 2023 78,008 miles

Both front tyres wearing very low on inner edges

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken but system secure

Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,712 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Washer jets not aligned

Fail 3 Mar 2022 76,698 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front - possibly due to product on the lenses (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Washer jets not aligned

Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,785 miles

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Mar 2021 75,785 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 74,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,123 miles

Both front plus offside rear tyres void on tread on inner edges

Fail 27 Feb 2019 72,111 miles

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

Both front plus offside rear tyres void on tread on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,505 miles

All four tyres wearing low on inner edges

EML on

Fail 7 Mar 2018 70,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres wearing low on inner edges

EML on

Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,803 miles

EML on

Fail 28 Feb 2017 69,768 miles

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

EML on

Pass 27 Feb 2016 68,336 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 65,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 65,911 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 62,003 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 59,649 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 57,176 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 26 Feb 2011 55,227 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 48,055 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 48,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 414,413 miles

screen marked

Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,296 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 37,296 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,053 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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LD51 VZT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

LD51 VZT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is LD51 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 VZT shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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