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LD51 OGO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,672 mi
Last recorded125,672 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 OGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 125,672 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 124,327 miles

fuel pipes corroded

head lamp pattern faded but pattern visible

Fail 10 Apr 2019 124,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes corroded

head lamp pattern faded but pattern visible

Pass 29 Mar 2018 121,157 miles

engine covers obstruct view to some components inside the engine bay

front and rear left hand tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

underbody covers obstruct view to some components on the underside

Fail 28 Mar 2018 121,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

both rear tyres cracking showing signs of age but ply and cords cannot be seen

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge showing no visible tread

engine covers obstruct view to some components inside the engine bay

underbody covers obstruct view to some components on the underside

Pass 3 Apr 2017 118,140 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 114,751 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 113,396 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 112,623 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 109,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 109,707 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 101,635 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 101,635 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 90,464 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 90,464 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 76,262 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 76,262 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,578 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 63,578 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,060 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 50,296 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 OGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD51 OGO, 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 OGO registered?

LD51 OGO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LD51 OGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD51 OGO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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