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LG51 XBF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,158 mi
Last recorded136,158 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 XBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 136,158 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (1.7.5a)

Management Light Is On

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

Fail 2 May 2017 136,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (1.7.5a)

Management Light Is On

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

Pass 7 May 2016 130,002 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (1.7.5a)

Management Light Is On

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

Fail 5 May 2016 130,002 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (1.7.5a)

Management Light Is On

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

Pass 5 May 2015 124,125 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 121,569 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 2 May 2013 117,768 miles

Management Light Is On

Fail 1 May 2013 117,768 miles

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

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

Management Light Is On

Pass 3 May 2012 113,666 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 113,664 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 108,970 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 108,828 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 95,775 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 81,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 81,853 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 78,971 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 75,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 70,717 miles

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

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

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 XBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF registered?

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

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