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LD51 WVX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,226 mi
Last recorded134,226 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 134,226 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 132,824 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 131,815 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON CLUSTER

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 130,252 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 129,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on both side

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2021 127,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 127,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 124,949 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 121,846 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 117,337 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 111,402 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 111,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 102,616 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,894 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 88,711 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 77,150 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 67,031 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 67,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,624 miles

advise n/s/f foglamp n/w (bulb warning on dash)

advise play in front wheel bearings

advise rear discs slightly lipped

strong advise play in n/s/f bottom ball joint just under the limit

Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,072 miles

advise both rear tyres getting close to tread wear markers

advise o/s/f tyre getting worn on the edges

strong advise n/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,849 miles

advise n/s/r tyre cut but not to cord

Fail 13 Oct 2008 47,819 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

advise n/s/r tyre cut but not to cord

strong advise front prop shaft rubber worn

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,788 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 39,788 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,358 miles

N/S/R tyre on min thickness (1.6mm)

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 WVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 LD51 WVX, 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 WVX registered?

LD51 WVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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