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VK51 LPU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,455 mi
Last recorded185,455 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 LPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 185,455 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 185,451 miles

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)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 179,542 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 179,542 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 173,660 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 185,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 156,750 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 150,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 150,467 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 139,333 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 139,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 129,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 129,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 120,867 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 110,019 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 102,822 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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VK51 LPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK51 LPU, 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 VK51 LPU registered?

VK51 LPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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