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LN51 UYP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,588 mi
Last recorded162,588 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 UYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 162,588 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipes before fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Mounting on the lower arm worn excessively. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 134,693 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall has damage on the shoulder but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear side light bulb isn't as bright as the other

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential on the driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2023 134,693 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel has slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall has damage on the shoulder but cords not exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear side light bulb isn't as bright as the other

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential on the driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2022 106,199 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 106,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 102,870 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,418 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 99,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,151 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 84,371 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge various metal brake pipes corroded

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering pivot point has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 78,216 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering pivot point has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,517 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play both (2.2.B.1g)

knocking from front

Fail 25 Nov 2016 68,517 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play both (2.2.B.1g)

knocking from front

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,907 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 78,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,304 miles

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

axle oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2013 65,300 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

axle oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,313 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,542 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,998 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 41,997 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,308 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,280 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,430 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,942 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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LN51 UYP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LN51 UYP, 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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LN51 UYP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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