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LY51 EKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,619 mi
Last recorded131,619 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 131,619 miles

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

engine leaking oil

general rear underbody and suspension corrosion

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 3 Jun 2016 131,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine leaking oil

general rear underbody and suspension corrosion

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 9 Jun 2015 128,770 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 126,699 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 124,612 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 122,313 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 120,898 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 118,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 113,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 103,318 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 94,048 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 79,173 miles

Engine management lamp indicating faults.

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)

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 EKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EKJ, 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 EKJ registered?

LY51 EKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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