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LR51 LPL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,966 mi
Last recorded135,966 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 135,966 miles

dust covers por

sills rusty

wheel arch rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2017 126,775 miles

Bonnet release lever is broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - tread in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel arch is corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens is cloudy

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch is corroded

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Plastic trim covers on both outer sill panels

Fail 14 Sep 2017 126,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Bonnet release lever is broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - tread in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel arch is corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens is cloudy

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch is corroded

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Plastic trim covers on both outer sill panels

Pass 5 Sep 2016 116,904 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 105,242 miles

Both front tyres are badly perished

Exhaust slightly rusty

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 99,089 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,366 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 96,357 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 87,610 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,044 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 81,036 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,851 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 112,353 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 112,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 May 2008 62,654 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2008 62,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,754 miles

FACTORY FITTED COVERS COVERING INNER + OUTTER SILLS N/S+O/S + COVER COVERING UNDER ENGINE

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 LPL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LPL, 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 LR51 LPL registered?

LR51 LPL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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