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LV51 FSX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,922 mi
Last recorded97,922 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 FSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 97,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes, and both rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 94,793 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 93,450 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 91,268 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 88,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,945 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,739 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,242 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 81,094 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,996 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,178 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,810 miles

NSF tyre outer edge scrubbed

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,895 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,624 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,190 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,975 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,383 miles

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 45,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,382 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,115 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 40,115 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,497 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 FSX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FSX, 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 FSX registered?

LV51 FSX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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