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LM51 DFU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,842 mi
Last recorded146,842 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 DFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 146,842 miles

Suspension altered (lowered).

Pass 24 Apr 2018 141,709 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 3 May 2017 137,731 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 132,053 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 126,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 115,304 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 113,776 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 113,776 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 103,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 95,782 miles

Nearside rear tyre has been run flat

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear brakes pipe has not been changed it has undersealed

Fail 11 May 2012 95,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear tyre has been run flat

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 86,584 miles

both windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,213 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 76,213 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 66,204 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 58,066 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 58,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2007 50,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 49,438 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 42,514 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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LM51 DFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM51 DFU, 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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LM51 DFU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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