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LY51 AFA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,563 mi
Last recorded56,563 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 AFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 56,563 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 53,978 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 51,680 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 48,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 48,730 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,173 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 40,910 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 40,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 38,580 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 35,770 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 31,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,699 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 29,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 25,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,645 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,921 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 16,996 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,713 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 10,966 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 9,491 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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LY51 AFA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LY51 AFA, 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 LY51 AFA registered?

LY51 AFA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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