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OE51 LMJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,254 mi
Last recorded165,254 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 LMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 165,254 miles

Boot lock missing.

Heat shield above the rear silencer rattling.

Wheel arches becoming corroded.

Fail 24 Jul 2019 165,254 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Boot lock missing.

Heat shield above the rear silencer rattling.

Wheel arches becoming corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 157,557 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 157,553 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 157,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface only. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface only. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 143,260 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes, both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s and n/s lower arm fixing points (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc showing corrosion on inner face

bootlid lock missing but can still be opened

both rear ABS rings swollen

main fuerl pipe under car rusty

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

rear wheelarches rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2017 143,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at front bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes, both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s and n/s lower arm fixing points (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc showing corrosion on inner face

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bootlid lock missing but can still be opened

both rear ABS rings swollen

main fuerl pipe under car rusty

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

rear wheelarches rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2016 132,821 miles

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

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

front tyres legal but worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Jul 2016 132,818 miles

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

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

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

front tyres legal but worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2015 129,705 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inside edge

Fail 14 Jul 2015 129,705 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres are wearing on inside edge

Fail 7 Oct 2014 127,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 127,427 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 117,717 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 117,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 112,130 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 112,130 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,289 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 108,286 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 103,874 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 91,828 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 91,828 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 81,775 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 81,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 70,675 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,818 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 45,145 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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OE51 LMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 OE51 LMJ, 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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OE51 LMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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