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LJ51 PZG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,381 mi
Last recorded165,381 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 PZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 165,381 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 95,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,235 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 89,235 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,991 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,591 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 78,587 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,025 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,911 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,833 miles

movement evident in offside front lower ball joint

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 14 Aug 2009 38,776 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,861 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,161 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 30,132 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,339 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 18,616 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 18,616 miles

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

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

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 PZG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 PZG registered?

LJ51 PZG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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