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LS51 BJX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,400 mi
Last recorded158,400 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 BJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 158,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 155,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 151,344 miles

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

fuel pipe to tank corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 147,476 miles

Nearside Front cut in side wall

Pass 23 Feb 2016 143,758 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 138,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 132,412 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2013 127,290 miles

205/55 x 16

Slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Feb 2012 116,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 116,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 104,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2011 104,688 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,728 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,193 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 63,193 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,767 miles

nearside front tyre down to 2mm on outer edge.

offside front tyre down to 2mm on edges.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,292 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 37,261 miles

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

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Fail 22 Jun 2006 37,250 miles

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

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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LS51 BJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LS51 BJX, 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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LS51 BJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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