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LV51 FSF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,059 mi
Last recorded106,059 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 FSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 106,059 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 100,356 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 100,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,011 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,613 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,258 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 85,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 85,728 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2013 83,965 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

possible exhaust leak from front of exhaust system

Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,559 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 76,324 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,852 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,761 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,690 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 33,504 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FSF, 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 FSF registered?

LV51 FSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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