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LD51 OFE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,798 mi
Last recorded140,798 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 OFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 140,798 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 139,821 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 28 Feb 2024 139,133 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

o/s and n/s inner sills rusty but not holed

Pass 3 Mar 2023 135,939 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 134,160 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 133,374 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 133,365 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 125,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 125,531 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 119,280 miles

Both head lights starting to mist

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 119,280 miles

Both head lights starting to mist

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 101,628 miles

wind screen has damage on o/s lower edge, not in view of road

Pass 8 Jul 2014 92,187 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,827 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 90,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,984 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 77,352 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 70,937 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 65,977 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 59,690 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 53,066 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 48,135 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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LD51 OFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LD51 OFE, 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 LD51 OFE registered?

LD51 OFE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is LD51 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 OFE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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