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LX51 LKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

57,049 mi
Last recorded57,049 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 LKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 57,049 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,866 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 51,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 50,461 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 49,719 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 48,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 47,986 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 46,738 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,881 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2017 44,308 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,987 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,648 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,746 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,513 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 38,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,178 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,197 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,977 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 23,437 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,460 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,797 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,915 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 11,868 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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LX51 LKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 LX51 LKJ, 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 LX51 LKJ registered?

LX51 LKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LX51 LKJ shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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