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LJ51 BLM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,659 mi
Last recorded139,659 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 139,659 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 132,646 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 132,646 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 126,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 126,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 115,782 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at front (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 115,731 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on outer edges (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance white light lens part missing (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at front (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 105,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 95,299 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 90,119 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 90,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 84,320 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 84,320 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,805 miles

N/S FRONT PAD HAS WORN LOW.

Fail 26 Nov 2011 74,795 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAP ON INDICATING A POSSIBLE FAULT.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

N/S FRONT PAD HAS WORN LOW.

Pass 28 Nov 2010 59,072 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON.... ..INDICATING A FAULT.......Thanx......

O/S MIRROR ABSENT.....

REAR PADS APEAR 2B WORN....(VIEW PARTIALLY OBSCURED).......

Fail 28 Nov 2010 59,072 miles

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON.... ..INDICATING A FAULT.......Thanx......

O/S MIRROR ABSENT.....

REAR PADS APEAR 2B WORN....(VIEW PARTIALLY OBSCURED).......

Pass 17 Oct 2009 42,475 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,527 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,489 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,797 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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LJ51 BLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LJ51 BLM, 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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LJ51 BLM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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