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LN51 BJX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,794 mi
Last recorded111,794 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 BJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 111,794 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 109,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 107,196 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

off side front fog lamp not working near side front fog lamp broken and check engine lamp illumiinated

Fail 2 Nov 2020 101,296 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps glazed (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

off side front fog lamp not working near side front fog lamp broken and check engine lamp illumiinated

Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,801 miles

tray and engine cover fitted

wet test

Pass 11 Nov 2016 85,859 miles

tray's fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,869 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,607 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 72,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,788 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,124 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 69,124 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,441 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on the both edges.

o/s/r tyre wearing on the both edges.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,069 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 63,069 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,381 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,435 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,145 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW IN TREAD CAUSING A SLOW PUNCTURE

Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,704 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 42,704 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW

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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LN51 BJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LN51 BJX, 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 LN51 BJX registered?

LN51 BJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is LN51 BJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 BJX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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