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LV51 GCF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,407 mi
Last recorded82,407 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 GCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s & n/s Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to suspension components.

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,576 miles

E.M.L. engine management lamp is on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 80,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front lower wishbones have slight play at bushes

Both front shock absorber bottom bushes are slightly deteriorated

Check engine light is on

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

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,814 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 78,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 75,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Dip headlamp lens misty (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre near wear bars and bald on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2014

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014
Pass 16 Aug 2013 131,333 miles

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

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

engine fail light on

Pass 2 Jun 2012 115,065 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 115,065 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

esp bas light on

Pass 7 May 2011 115,025 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 115,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2010 113,271 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 107,108 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 107,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 96,302 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 96,302 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 82,883 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 68,973 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 GCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GCF, 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 GCF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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