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LG51 NWM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,293 mi
Last recorded175,293 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 175,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

front bumper slight loose

offside rear lamp slight damage

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2018 172,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 172,896 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 160,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 160,269 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 160,021 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 156,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 152,551 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 147,413 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 140,269 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 131,156 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 120,250 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 109,346 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2008 97,560 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 85,050 miles

Rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Sep 2006 70,030 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 52,917 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 NWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NWM, 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 NWM registered?

LG51 NWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LG51 NWM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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