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LX51 WPE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,116 mi
Last recorded96,116 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 WPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 96,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,039 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 78,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management light on at dash

Pass 12 Mar 2010 74,535 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,306 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 70,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 61,561 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 61,561 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,431 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,603 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005

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

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

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 WPE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WPE, 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 WPE registered?

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

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