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LJ51 ABF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,656 mi
Last recorded100,656 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ABF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,656 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 98,792 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,031 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 93,629 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 93,629 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,191 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 82,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 123,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 123,443 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,187 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 67,187 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,470 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,891 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,243 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/r outer floor probably caused by incorrect jacking???

Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,753 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005

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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LJ51 ABF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ51 ABF, 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 LJ51 ABF registered?

LJ51 ABF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 ABF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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