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FL51 OUW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,145 mi
Last recorded104,145 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 OUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 104,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 104,145 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 99,955 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 98,941 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 98,653 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 97,425 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 96,499 miles

Offside Front Lower corner of bumper has cosmetic damage.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 94,665 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 92,308 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 92,308 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,146 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,985 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 85,319 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 85,319 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,058 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,497 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,710 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 73,756 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 69,167 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 63,869 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 63,869 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,821 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,059 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,845 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 OUW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

FL51 OUW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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