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LY51 KVE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,905 mi
Last recorded90,905 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 KVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 90,905 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 91,467 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,865 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

discs corroded

propshaft bearing or rubber connector split play in propshaft

Pass 1 May 2015 87,955 miles

engine mount or gear box mount split ?

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,884 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 74,996 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 74,996 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 63,955 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

fuel line to filter slight perished

near side front fog lamp insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2010 63,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

fuel line to filter slight perished

near side front fog lamp insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,865 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 43,548 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,961 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 35,961 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 KVE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY51 KVE registered?

LY51 KVE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is LY51 KVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 KVE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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