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LG51 XAR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,818 mi
Last recorded127,818 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 XAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 127,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 119,014 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 119,014 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,270 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 101,269 miles

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

nearside and offside headlamp pattens are weak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 96,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,053 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,540 miles

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 16 Oct 2012 83,539 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 78,378 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 78,378 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 72,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,949 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)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 62,945 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 Front 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 27 Oct 2008 56,932 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 49,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,988 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,720 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 XAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

LG51 XAR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is LG51 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 XAR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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