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LV51 AWO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,870 mi
Last recorded154,870 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 AWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 154,870 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 140,668 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 138,058 miles

front tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2010 128,130 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 114,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 92,036 miles

both front wheel bearings has slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2008 92,010 miles

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

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

both front wheel bearings has slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2007 79,308 miles

both rear brake disc/s are corroded/slightly worn

rear brake pad/s are getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2006 66,249 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 66,249 miles

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

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

both front tyre/s are wearing on edge/s and getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2005 50,058 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 50,058 miles

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

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

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

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 AWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 LV51 AWO, 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 AWO registered?

LV51 AWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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