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LS51 UVN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,634 mi
Last recorded128,634 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 128,634 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 126,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

genral under body corrosion

o/s/f tyre perished

small cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 27 Nov 2013 124,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

sill covers fitted

surface rust to exhaust system

Pass 16 Nov 2012 122,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

n/s/r tyre outer wall cut

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2012 122,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

n/s/r tyre outer wall cut

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2011 118,313 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Nov 2010 114,708 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 114,708 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 110,041 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 110,041 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 105,113 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,814 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 75,804 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 75,804 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 59,355 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 UVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

LS51 UVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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