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LR51 VEP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,445 mi
Last recorded135,445 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 135,445 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 129,413 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 129,413 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 122,117 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 113,908 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 103,066 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 91,576 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 91,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,984 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 77,747 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 70,782 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 66,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,390 miles

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

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 VEP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LR51 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

LR51 VEP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is LR51 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 VEP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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