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LS51 VYX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,494 mi
Last recorded127,494 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 VYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 127,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 125,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 123,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 119,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 118,804 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 117,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 113,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,665 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 105,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 102,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 102,208 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,604 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 86,763 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 86,763 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,472 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 77,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,718 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 58,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,848 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 43,834 miles

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

Offside Front 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 VYX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS51 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

LS51 VYX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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