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LF51 VSJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,858 mi
Last recorded139,858 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 139,858 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Jul 2015 132,222 miles

boot lock temporary repair

engine management light on

exhaust downpipe cracked

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

wiper rubber worn

Fail 20 Jul 2015 132,222 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot lock temporary repair

engine management light on

exhaust downpipe cracked

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

wiper rubber worn

Pass 21 Jul 2014 124,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mamagement light on

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2014 124,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mamagement light on

n/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2013 114,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 105,557 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 103,282 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 103,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 91,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 91,697 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,454 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 69,454 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 65,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,599 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,447 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 32,447 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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 VSJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LF51 VSJ, 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 LF51 VSJ registered?

LF51 VSJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is LF51 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 VSJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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