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LP51 PGO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

177,454 mi
Last recorded177,454 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 PGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 177,454 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 177,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 175,671 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 175,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 173,260 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 173,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to both rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 170,092 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres on limit

metal brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

play in steering

Pass 25 Oct 2017 165,746 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 162,000 miles

engine light on.

headlamps frosted.

Fail 21 Nov 2016 162,000 miles

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

engine light on.

headlamps frosted.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 151,911 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp not working

slight play in steering arm

Pass 4 Nov 2014 141,447 miles

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

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)

engine light on.

nearside front tyre outer side wall damage.

nearside idler arm bush worn.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 141,447 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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)

engine light on.

nearside front tyre outer side wall damage.

nearside idler arm bush worn.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 130,652 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 118,758 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 106,464 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and offside nailed

slight play in both steering joints

Pass 27 Oct 2010 94,983 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brakes slightly uneven

nearside front wheel has been welded advise replaceing

Pass 21 Oct 2009 83,344 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,803 miles

nearside front tyre cut on edge of tread but not to cords

Fail 21 Oct 2008 68,801 miles

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

front brake discs

nearside front tyre cut on edge of tread but not to cords

Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,937 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 53,935 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise steering damper

Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,103 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 27,748 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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LP51 PGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LP51 PGO, 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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LP51 PGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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