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LG51 MXM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,824 mi
Last recorded73,824 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 MXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 73,824 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

cut in tyre near side front inner side wall no cords showing

front pads low near side

general corrosion under the vehicle

oil leak

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 2 Aug 2021 73,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

cut in tyre near side front inner side wall no cords showing

front pads low near side

general corrosion under the vehicle

oil leak

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2020 69,825 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 63,870 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 63,771 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 63,771 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 63,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 63,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,489 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,120 miles

All tyres (especially front) out of shape.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 50,958 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,621 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,621 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nail in nearside 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)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 34,607 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2010 29,304 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,050 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,981 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,572 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,405 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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LG51 MXM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LG51 MXM, 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 LG51 MXM registered?

LG51 MXM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LG51 MXM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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