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LS51 YZA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,675 mi
Last recorded81,675 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 YZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 81,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2025 80,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2024 79,961 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 79,329 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 79,327 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 78,714 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,414 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,972 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 76,264 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 76,264 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,156 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 67,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,931 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,724 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,982 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 50,241 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,723 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,186 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,005 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 37,002 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,320 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,226 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 17,111 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 YZA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YZA, 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 YZA registered?

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

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The MOT history for LS51 YZA shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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