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LY51 DDF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,550 mi
Last recorded125,550 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 DDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 125,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Slight sidewall damage

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2017 125,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 122,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside very worn (3.5.1g)

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

front wiper smeary

Fail 19 Oct 2015 122,232 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) When wheels are lock to lock excessive free play (2.2.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside very worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front wiper smeary

Pass 16 Oct 2014 112,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 112,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pads very low

Pass 24 Oct 2013 105,394 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 105,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 98,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre cuts in outer wall

offside front headlamp poor image

Pass 27 Oct 2011 87,968 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 79,496 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 79,496 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,596 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbed slightly on edges + small split appearing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,969 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,033 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 46,033 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 38,277 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 38,277 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 DDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LY51 DDF, 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 DDF registered?

LY51 DDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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