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FL51 OUB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,882 mi
Last recorded119,882 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 OUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 119,882 miles

Engine management light not working

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 18 Jan 2020 118,624 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 118,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm ,,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 118,384 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 118,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside rear shock absorber corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside front sock absorber corroded

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2018 118,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside rear shock absorber corroded

Nearside rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside front sock absorber corroded

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2017 117,699 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 117,699 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 116,434 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 110,759 miles

Near side front tyre bald outer edge

Near side front tyre misshapen

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 90,139 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 89,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear wheel is of steel construction

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has electrical issues with ignition lights coming on with lighting switch operation

Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,107 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,909 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,819 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 74,819 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,645 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,006 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,548 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,266 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 31,398 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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FL51 OUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL51 OUB, 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 FL51 OUB registered?

FL51 OUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FL51 OUB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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