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LT51 FHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,270 mi
Last recorded49,270 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 FHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 49,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides surface corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 49,249 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 48,998 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,071 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,889 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on outer edges of tread

possible slight oil leak evident rear drive shaft oil seal

slight oil leak evident

Pass 15 Oct 2019 44,807 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 43,462 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 41,345 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 41,301 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 39,298 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,200 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,880 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,741 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,420 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 20,450 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 15,914 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,107 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 8,988 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 7,403 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 FHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LT51 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

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

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