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LF51 XEM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,591 mi
Last recorded122,591 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 122,591 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 121,114 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 121,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 119,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 117,683 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 114,159 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 114,159 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 110,578 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 110,578 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 106,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 106,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 102,355 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 99,369 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 95,858 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 92,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 92,497 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 87,779 miles

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) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 87,779 miles

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

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2010 78,587 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2010 78,587 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,589 miles

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

Offside front tyre is on the limit on edges

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

Pass 29 May 2008 55,895 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 May 2008 55,895 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2006 45,275 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 XEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

LF51 XEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is LF51 XEM safe to buy?

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