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LN51 VMT

1996 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,128 mi
Last recorded210,128 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 VMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 210,128 miles

1. Centre exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

2. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

3. Front and rear wheel arches becoming corroded.

4. Damage to windscreen not in drivers view at time of test.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 210,128 miles

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

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

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

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

1. Centre exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

2. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

3. Front and rear wheel arches becoming corroded.

4. Damage to windscreen not in drivers view at time of test.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 207,284 miles

1/ slight exhaust blow at front joint and bolt broken 2/ front and rear wheel arcks becoming corroded 3/ damage to windscreen at limits 4/ damage to o/s front spot light glass

Pass 17 Oct 2013 192,937 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 192,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 173,228 miles

Plastic covers on outer sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 172,876 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Plastic covers on outer sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 156,978 miles

Front number plate in poor condition, NSR metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2010 140,649 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 113,406 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 86,355 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 68,828 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 68,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 63,453 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 63,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 55,209 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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LN51 VMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LN51 VMT, 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 30 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 LN51 VMT registered?

LN51 VMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for LN51 VMT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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