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OU51 LWS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,352 mi
Last recorded126,352 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 LWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 126,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2018 122,421 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 121,766 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 119,095 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 116,322 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 114,906 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 111,139 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 108,208 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 101,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 90,826 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 90,825 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 81,707 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 72,930 miles

light stone chips windscreen

both front jacking rubbers missing

both rear tyres low

Pass 12 Oct 2007 65,352 miles

both in both front wheel bearings

front tyres low on edges

front wiper blade smearing windsceen

slight perishing both rear brake flexi-hoses

Pass 16 Oct 2006 54,026 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front foglamp lens is damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2005 46,000 miles

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

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

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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OU51 LWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OU51 LWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU51 LWS registered?

OU51 LWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for OU51 LWS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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