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LV51 XGE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

150,947 mi
Last recorded150,947 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 XGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 150,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2022 150,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 150,911 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to the under side of vehicle and subframe

Pass 28 Nov 2020 150,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

front and number plates slightly discolured

slight corrosion to front and rear subframe

Pass 30 Nov 2019 150,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 150,423 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 149,602 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 149,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 144,186 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 137,104 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 129,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 129,032 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 120,852 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 120,851 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 9 Nov 2011 113,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 106,350 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 106,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 9 Nov 2009 98,298 miles

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

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

srs light on dash on

Fail 9 Nov 2009 98,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

srs light on dash on

Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,104 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 82,169 miles

srs light on dash on

Pass 8 Nov 2006 74,610 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edges †o/s front tyre worn on edges †both tyres very close to legal limit †srs light on dash on

Pass 9 Nov 2005 65,094 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 65,094 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)

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

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

srs light on dash on

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 XGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

LV51 XGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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