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LR51 LDO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,293 mi
Last recorded152,293 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 LDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2019 152,293 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 150,860 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 147,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 142,954 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,074 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 137,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 133,338 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 126,685 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system heavily corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2013 126,685 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system heavily corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 120,028 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre exhaust connection heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 120,028 miles

Centre exhaust connection heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 113,941 miles

Front prop coupling starting to split

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 113,817 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front and rear brake discs wearing low

Front prop coupling starting to split

Heat plate front section of exhaust loose

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 107,082 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 107,082 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 99,254 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 99,254 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust heat sheld is loose

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 92,613 miles

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

O/S washer jet one hole blocked

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 84,601 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 84,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F plastic inner wing cover loose

Pass 17 Nov 2006 74,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

There are signs of leakage at the fuel pump inlet hose,but there is no leak at the present time

Fail 17 Nov 2006 74,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

There are signs of leakage at the fuel pump inlet hose, but there is no leak at present time

Pass 2 Nov 2005 63,441 miles

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

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

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

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

both front fog light lens cracked

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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LR51 LDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LR51 LDO, 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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LR51 LDO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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