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OV51 UBM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,286 mi
Last recorded43,286 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 UBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 43,286 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,476 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,912 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 40,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 38,930 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded & Pitted

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Exhaust - Metal Bracket Corroded & Half Broken Away

Fail 11 Nov 2011 38,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Front Tyres Worn Much More On Their Inner Edges - Possibly Ball Joints / Tracking

O/S/F & Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded & Pitted

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Exhaust - Metal Bracket Corroded & Half Broken Away

Pass 24 Nov 2010 35,347 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 35,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,240 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre low on edge

Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,685 miles

front number plate poor condition

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,232 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 23,209 miles

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

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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OV51 UBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OV51 UBM, 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 OV51 UBM registered?

OV51 UBM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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