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LV51 STX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,630 mi
Last recorded108,630 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 108,630 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 108,630 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 103,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 out of 3 bulbs working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 101,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes wax-oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust centre section to backbox joint bolts rusty

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering arm ball joint has minor play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded over rear subframe -- unable to fully assess (1.1.11 (c))

Steering damper leaking slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2019 95,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes over rear subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to front brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering damper leaking slightly.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 88,656 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 88,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,817 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,431 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,428 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,503 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,063 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,373 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,432 miles

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

damage to near side front tyre wall advise only

front tyres close to 1.5mm on edges only

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,832 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,200 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,782 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,043 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 14,092 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 STX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 STX, 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 STX registered?

LV51 STX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is LV51 STX safe to buy?

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