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LX51 LKP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,414 mi
Last recorded64,414 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 LKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 64,414 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 64,293 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 64,035 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 64,013 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 64,008 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 63,379 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,973 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 62,973 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,118 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,434 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,434 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 59,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,110 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 53,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,901 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,301 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 85,871 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 77,364 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 77,364 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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 LKP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX51 LKP, 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 LKP registered?

LX51 LKP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is LX51 LKP safe to buy?

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