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LT51 AYN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,939 mi
Last recorded125,939 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 AYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 125,939 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 125,931 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed in cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 123,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread & inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in wiper area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 123,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pads pin loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread & inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in wiper area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 121,989 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 120,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 120,372 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 115,902 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 112,969 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,283 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 104,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

gearbox has oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 93,006 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2014 93,006 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,524 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 82,524 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,958 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,838 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 63,824 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,597 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 56,597 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,648 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,528 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,987 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 34,348 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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LT51 AYN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LT51 AYN, 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 LT51 AYN registered?

LT51 AYN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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