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LT51 FMU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,885 mi
Last recorded121,885 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 FMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 121,885 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 121,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust has a slight blow and corroded

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 6 Sep 2016 120,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 108,416 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 106,279 miles

Oil leak

advise rear axcle leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 104,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 102,312 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 101,084 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 99,639 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 93,617 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 88,824 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 85,483 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 85,483 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 80,940 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 74,418 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 74,418 miles

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

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

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 FMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FMU, 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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LT51 FMU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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