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RE51 LYZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,472 mi
Last recorded131,472 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 LYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 131,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2019 128,700 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 124,288 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 121,652 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 121,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 117,668 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 117,660 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 115,250 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 112,363 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 112,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 109,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 109,283 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 106,743 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 106,743 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 102,780 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 99,296 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 95,110 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 90,254 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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RE51 LYZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RE51 LYZ, 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 RE51 LYZ registered?

RE51 LYZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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