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LV51 XFS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,746 mi
Last recorded105,746 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 105,746 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 99,052 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 99,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 97,561 miles

front exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2013 95,990 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket insecure front

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2013 95,990 miles

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

exhaust bracket insecure front

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 91,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front exhaust bracket insecure/corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2011 87,192 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken/insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2010 82,419 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 80,227 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 80,227 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 73,769 miles

knock in steering

leak from rear differential seal

Fail 4 Aug 2008 73,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

knock in steering

leak from rear differential seal

Pass 2 Aug 2007 67,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 59,546 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 XFS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV51 XFS registered?

LV51 XFS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is LV51 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 XFS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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