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LG51 OEC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,136 mi
Last recorded137,136 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 OEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 137,136 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 127,186 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)

both front tyre side walls damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2016 127,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

both front tyre side walls damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2015 125,652 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 125,652 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 119,323 miles

front tyres legal limmit

Pass 5 Oct 2012 115,452 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 111,579 miles

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Sep 2010 105,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 105,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2009 96,673 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 96,673 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 83,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 83,690 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 70,814 miles

engine pan and cover sills fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2006 55,643 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 OEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LG51 OEC, 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 OEC registered?

LG51 OEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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