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LV51 LKL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

149,003 mi
Last recorded149,003 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 LKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 149,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower fog light not working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 147,940 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 146,655 miles

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 144,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 143,022 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 136,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 124,214 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 124,214 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,252 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,039 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 83,686 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,375 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,315 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 57,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 50,029 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 LKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LKL, 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 LKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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