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LG51 ZYJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,212 mi
Last recorded108,212 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 ZYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 108,212 miles

Rear exhaust silencer heat shields

Underbody covers / shields fitted - restricting visual inspection

Fail 4 Nov 2016 108,212 miles

Rear exhaust silencer heat shields

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

Underbody covers / shields fitted - restricting visual inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2015 104,322 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 104,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 102,721 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 102,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,267 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,359 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 93,359 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 87,620 miles

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

rear inner brake discs rusty

Fail 16 Sep 2011 87,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear inner brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,613 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,590 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 51,442 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 51,442 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,508 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 37,377 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 33,888 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)

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 ZYJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

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

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