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LV51 ARF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

78,880 mi
Last recorded78,880 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,880 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 76,967 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rears on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 76,967 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rears on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 72,603 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,333 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 65,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 62,498 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,790 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 54,722 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,795 miles

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

o/s front tyre perished on outer sidewall

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,715 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,515 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,812 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,103 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,233 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 24,796 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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LV51 ARF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LV51 ARF, 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 LV51 ARF registered?

LV51 ARF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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