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LS51 OKN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,720 mi
Last recorded127,720 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 OKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 127,720 miles

*** Centre exhaust blowing and exhaust system corroded ***

Both front headlamps hazy

Pass 7 Jan 2016 125,497 miles

** centre exhaust corroded, blowing due to a crack and centre hanger corroded and broken off **

front registration plate cracked

offside door mirror repeater discolouring

offside steering arm inner joint slight play

oil leak signs from top timing chain cover area

Fail 7 Jan 2016 125,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91V Pirelli P7 Cinturo (4.1.E.1)

** centre exhaust corroded, blowing due to a crack and centre hanger corroded and broken off **

** centre exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling **

both nearside rear side light bulbs dim

front registration plate cracked

offside door mirror repeater discolouring

offside front fog lamp not working

offside steering arm inner joint slight play

offside washer jet partially blocked

oil leak signs from top timing chain cover area

Pass 3 Jan 2015 123,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

wheel tracking strongly recommended

Pass 7 Jan 2014 120,632 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

indicator stalk fault - main beam works only when pushed back

middle and rear exhaust mounting hangers corroded off, centre exhaust blow

offside rear coil spring corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2013 117,443 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front coil spring broken on lower end but still located on spring mounts

Fail 8 Jan 2013 117,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front coil spring broken on lower end but still located on spring mounts

Fail 16 Jan 2012 113,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 113,659 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 110,826 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 110,826 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2010 108,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 108,925 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 104,139 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 93,540 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 85,733 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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LS51 OKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OKN, 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 LS51 OKN registered?

LS51 OKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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