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LF51 VWG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,507 mi
Last recorded182,507 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 182,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 181,039 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 180,067 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 179,500 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 178,459 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 177,296 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 174,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 169,449 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 162,787 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 155,851 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 152,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 146,079 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 133,630 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 126,734 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 119,729 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 119,729 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 119,691 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 115,126 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 111,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 111,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 105,110 miles

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

stone chips front screen

Fail 16 Mar 2009 105,107 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

stone chips front screen

Pass 19 Mar 2008 91,053 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 91,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 68,094 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 43,216 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,216 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 VWG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

LF51 VWG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is LF51 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 VWG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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