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LM51 YZW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

212,077 mi
Last recorded212,077 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 YZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 212,077 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 206,775 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 199,206 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 199,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 190,529 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Oct 2014 190,529 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Nov 2013 189,459 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 189,459 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 173,747 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 154,313 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear differential housing leaking

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 154,313 miles

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

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

O/S/R Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear differential housing leaking

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 135,264 miles

some discolouration rear number plate

Pass 7 May 2009 117,958 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2009 117,954 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 97,029 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

ns middle catalitic converter rattling

Pass 29 Mar 2007 76,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 611,498 miles

brake fluid reservoir over filled

engine over filled with oil

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 YZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM51 YZW, 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 LM51 YZW registered?

LM51 YZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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