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LV51 GBU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,907 mi
Last recorded105,907 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 105,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cut in the sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 105,900 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cut in the sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Mar 2015 88,798 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,679 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 58,732 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light is on but brake pads are new

exhaust manifold blowing - past attempts to repair have been made however it is STILL blowing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT before it gets worse

front brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2011 49,381 miles

Car has sideskirts so unable to fully inspect vehicle

Cut to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre but not deep enough to expose cords at time of test

Front brake discs worn slightly

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil residue on rear differential - may require further investigation

Pass 12 May 2010 40,082 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 36,890 miles

all tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2009 36,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2008 31,650 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 27,862 miles

air bag fault trim missing

Pass 14 Sep 2005 24,265 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 GBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GBU, 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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LV51 GBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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