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LT51 FFP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,970 mi
Last recorded136,970 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 FFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 136,970 miles

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

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

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 136,970 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 122,089 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 121,884 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 113,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shield loose

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 108,022 miles

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

offside and nearside rear disc's pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 99,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 92,336 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 84,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 84,603 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 76,538 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 66,505 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 FFP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFP, 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 FFP registered?

LT51 FFP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LT51 FFP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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