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LX51 ZFB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

93,333 mi
Last recorded93,333 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 ZFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 93,333 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight lens deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Slight play from steering.

General corrosion to body and also plastic trims fitted covering sills.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn on inner edge, recommend replacing soon. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Dampness around diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 93,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe damaged Vent pipe from fuel filter split. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight lens deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Slight play from steering.

General corrosion to body and also plastic trims fitted covering sills.

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps Headlight switch faulty. (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn on inner edge, recommend replacing soon. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Dampness around diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,376 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken.

General corrosion to bodywork and under vehicle, plastic covers also fitted to outer sills.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge, not to excess. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,985 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken.

General corrosion to body and both sills covered by plastic trim.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge, not to excess. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc faces corroded, not to excess. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses showing slight signs of deterioration. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 91,985 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken.

General corrosion to body and both sills covered by plastic trim.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge, not to excess. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc faces corroded, not to excess. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses showing slight signs of deterioration. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,656 miles

Both outer sills have trim panels covering them.

Front Front exhaust bracket broken.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, not to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inside edge, not to excess.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear discs corroded.

Rear Very slight deterioration to both rear brake flexi's, not to excess.

Fail 3 Sep 2020 91,656 miles

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

Both outer sills have trim panels covering them.

Front Front exhaust bracket broken.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, not to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inside edge, not to excess.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear discs corroded.

Rear Very slight deterioration to both rear brake flexi's, not to excess.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,378 miles

Central Front Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge, not to excess. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded not to excess. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 91,378 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge, not to excess. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded not to excess. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 87,719 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc's corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 87,719 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc's corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,554 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 83,554 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded but not to excess

Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,328 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2016 79,328 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,719 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front exhaust braket broken but exhaust still supported

rear brake discs slightly corroded but not to excess

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,009 miles

brake discs rusty due to lack of use

exhaust bracket brokern

oil leak from gearbox

rear tyres getting low 245/40/17

Fail 11 Feb 2014 65,009 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake discs rusty due to lack of use

exhaust bracket brokern

oil leak from gearbox

rear tyres getting low 245/40/17

Pass 21 Dec 2012 60,275 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded but not to excess

Fail 21 Dec 2012 60,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

all brake discs slightly corroded but not to excess

Fail 3 Oct 2011 53,694 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,694 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,954 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 22,893 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,707 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 16,707 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 10,203 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 9,169 miles

both front tyres getting low in tread

Fail 8 Sep 2006 9,169 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

both front tyres getting low in tread

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 ZFB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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