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SP51 LVR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,150 mi
Last recorded58,150 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 LVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,150 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint some wear

Nearside front wheel bearing some wear

Fail 10 Apr 2013 58,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front lower ball joint some wear

Nearside front wheel bearing some wear

Pass 9 Apr 2012 55,717 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,200 miles

slight leak at steering damper

Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,695 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,161 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 45,161 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,442 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,507 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 25,637 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 25,636 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 18,897 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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SP51 LVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP51 LVR, 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 SP51 LVR registered?

SP51 LVR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SP51 LVR safe to buy?

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