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LF51 XLT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,748 mi
Last recorded95,748 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,748 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing on sidewalls

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

Offside Rear sidewalls perrishing

Oil leak gearbox lealking fluid badly ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 95,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing on sidewalls

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

Offside Rear sidewalls perrishing

Oil leak gearbox lealking fluid badly ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,344 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2017 94,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to chassis (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2016 94,056 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 94,055 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front clamp rusted (7.1.2)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s and n/s (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 93,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 92,205 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges,corrosion to subframe,rear suspension and braking components, disc,exhaust and mounts,wear in suspension bushes

Fail 30 Jan 2014 92,204 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

corrosion to rear brake disc,rear subframe,suspension conponents sills and front shocks

wear in suspension bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,318 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 74,804 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,225 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,975 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 55,898 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 55,898 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,607 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 44,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 26 Mar 2007 44,194 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,360 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 XLT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

LF51 XLT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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