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LG51 XHB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,899 mi
Last recorded157,899 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 XHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 157,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside slight play in inner steering joint

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread glue over plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 153,457 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has play in inner joint

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded also center rear (3.6.B.2c)

all four wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 149,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 145,014 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2013 129,898 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 129,517 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine rocker covers breathers leaking oil

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 120,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges.

rear diff oil leak.

Fail 28 Jul 2012 120,672 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges.

rear diff oil leak.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 101,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear diff oil leak.

Fail 23 Jul 2011 101,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear diff oil leak.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,902 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 90,902 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,059 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 71,874 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2008 71,874 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 65,049 miles

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

Nearside 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)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2007 65,049 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside 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)

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside front wheel hub

Pass 28 Jul 2006 59,487 miles

Nearside rear tyre very. Replace now

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 XHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc 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 XHB, 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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LG51 XHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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