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LJ51 THU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,276 mi
Last recorded169,276 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 THU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 169,276 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 145,204 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 145,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 119,920 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 107,263 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 96,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 92,022 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 83,473 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 83,473 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 71,883 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,857 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 THU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 THU, 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 THU registered?

LJ51 THU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 THU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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