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LT51 OOY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

213,102 mi
Last recorded213,102 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 OOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 213,102 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 198,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2015 198,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 195,013 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

mil light on

Pass 29 Jan 2014 195,013 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

mil light on

Pass 16 Aug 2013 184,860 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 184,859 miles

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

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

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

esp/bas systems light is on

Pass 9 Jul 2012 179,218 miles

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 5 Aug 2011 167,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jul 2010 160,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 152,728 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2009 152,728 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2008 143,675 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 128,450 miles

front number plate cracked

lower engine cover fitted

offside front tyre worn on the edges

outer sill mouldings fitted

unable to see the condition of the front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 4 Aug 2006 111,001 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 OOY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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