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MF51 OSR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

137,294 mi
Last recorded137,294 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 OSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018 137,294 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective opache (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective opache (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm & devoid of tread on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 4mm wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2017 132,812 miles

exhaust in poor condition

slight play in front wheel bearings

various non prescribed corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2017 132,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

slight play in front wheel bearings

various non prescribed corrosion

Pass 21 May 2016 127,124 miles

exhaust mid rear box beginning to blow

n/s/r lower hub rose bush creeking

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 17 May 2016 127,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mid rear box beginning to blow

n/s/r lower hub rose bush creeking

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 15 May 2015 118,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 118,237 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 116,577 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 116,575 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery clamp loose but battery still secure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front seatbelt pillar height adjuster does not lock in position correctly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 116,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 105,726 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 105,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 95,813 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 95,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 89,521 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 79,910 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 79,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 65,805 miles

slight corrosion on offside front disc

Pass 30 Nov 2007 61,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 56,587 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MF51 OSR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MF51 OSR, 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 MF51 OSR registered?

MF51 OSR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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