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OU51 ZWK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,147 mi
Last recorded88,147 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 ZWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 88,147 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front bumper damaged at o/s

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front wing rust and inscure

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure back box and middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust bracket broken / missing

wipers blades worn

Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,009 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

front and middle exhaust brackets missing ???

Fail 25 Apr 2018 84,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

front and middle exhaust brackets missing ???

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,869 miles

All brake pipes greased

Both front tyres cracked and perished

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak at differential

Fail 19 Aug 2015 80,869 miles

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

All brake pipes greased

Both front tyres cracked and perished

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak at differential

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,720 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 71,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,182 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 67,820 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 67,820 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

boot lid not opening to facilitate inspection of luggage compartment

Pass 23 Apr 2012 65,092 miles

Oil leak

engine management light illuminated

Pass 26 Apr 2011 64,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to crack but no cords or ply showing

engine management light staying on

Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,675 miles

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2010 61,675 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

very slight bind from rear brakes after handbrake has been applied and released

Pass 27 Apr 2009 59,739 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 58,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 58,865 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2006 42,161 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 33,199 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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 ZWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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