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LJ51 TMU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,013 mi
Last recorded99,013 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 99,013 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

engine management light diplayed.

service indicator lamp on.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 99,013 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 96,764 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,676 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light appears on the dashborad

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 9 May 2013 87,723 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp appears on the dashboard

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 10 May 2012 81,508 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

front both tyres inner edge worn

Pass 9 May 2011 76,031 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 69,425 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,610 miles

Propshaft component defective

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2008 56,376 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 56,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 41,816 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 41,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 TMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

LJ51 TMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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