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LB51 OEG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,263 mi
Last recorded121,263 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 OEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 121,263 miles

underside,suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 119,779 miles

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 117,320 miles

underside,suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 114,664 miles

underside,suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 111,499 miles

underside/suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 109,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 107,047 miles

all brake pipes are corroded

underside is corroded and suspension

Pass 26 Feb 2019 100,199 miles

all brake pipes are corroded

osr brake is binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,875 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 95,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,647 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 88,647 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,652 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 77,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through to chords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through to chords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,177 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front tyre wearing slightly low on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 58,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front offside tyre has lite perishing and is slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,648 miles

front number plate cracked

osf tyre perishing may have been run flat

rear discs corroding scoring but pads ok

Fail 7 Apr 2011 48,469 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Oil leak from differential

Oil leak from gearbox

Park brake pedal rubber grip missing.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,469 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak from differential

Oil leak from gearbox

Park brake pedal rubber grip missing.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,929 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 43,929 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,855 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,697 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,550 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,036 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 23,031 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 19,415 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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LB51 OEG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB51 OEG, 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 LB51 OEG registered?

LB51 OEG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LB51 OEG shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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