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LF51 HCV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

77,505 mi
Last recorded77,505 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 HCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 77,505 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 77,469 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 77,451 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 77,404 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 77,378 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,358 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,145 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,802 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 74,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,797 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 72,796 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,268 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,289 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,937 miles

Drivers mirror glass discoloured

Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,374 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,597 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 41,971 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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LF51 HCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LF51 HCV, 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 LF51 HCV registered?

LF51 HCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is LF51 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 HCV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF51 HCV have outstanding finance?

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