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LP51 TSU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,115 mi
Last recorded42,115 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 TSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 42,115 miles

Front Lower oil smudge on undertray

Fail 13 Apr 2024 42,115 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower oil smudge on undertray

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 40,933 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 36,887 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 36,335 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive aircon dye visible indicating leak from aircon system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray soaked with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering idler

Fail 28 Jul 2021 36,335 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive aircon dye visible indicating leak from aircon system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray soaked with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in steering idler

Pass 4 Aug 2020 36,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 36,022 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 35,730 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 35,652 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,480 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 34,346 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 34,303 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 33,391 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2012 31,060 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,891 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,043 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 23,043 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,090 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 18,912 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 TSU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LP51 TSU, 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 LP51 TSU registered?

LP51 TSU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is LP51 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP51 TSU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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