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LN51 VJU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,416 mi
Last recorded157,416 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 157,416 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 157,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 150,319 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 140,384 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 131,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 131,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 120,453 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 114,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on nearside rear road spring.

corrosion on rear brake pipes.

front exhaust fixings corroded.

general light corrosion on suspension.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 114,092 miles

corrosion on nearside rear road spring.

corrosion on rear brake pipes.

front exhaust fixings corroded.

general light corrosion on suspension.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 108,277 miles

exhaust front section bracket broken

movement from both front wheel bearings

nearside rear coil spring broken

Pass 8 Mar 2011 102,275 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 102,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 92,683 miles

all tyres worn low on tread.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,889 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 80,886 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 69,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,731 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,594 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2006 50,168 miles

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

advise-oil leak from gearbox aera. †

Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,168 miles

advise-oil leak from gearbox aera. †

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 VJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN51 VJU registered?

LN51 VJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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