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LX51 ZFC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

165,785 mi
Last recorded165,785 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 ZFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 165,785 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 159,186 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 153,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 148,726 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 142,310 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 135,639 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 127,740 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 122,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 114,807 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,376 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 101,860 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,775 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 83,682 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres badly worn edges,o/s/f tyre badly worn edges

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,607 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 68,562 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 60,894 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 60,894 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 50,244 miles

near side front tyre worn low on edges

slight exhaust leak from front part of system

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 ZFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC registered?

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

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