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OV51 XMR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,301 mi
Last recorded132,301 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 XMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 132,301 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on outter

Fail 9 May 2012 132,301 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on outter

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 126,502 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 122,279 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 113,980 miles

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

Gearbox leaking oil

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 113,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Gearbox leaking oil

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 99,849 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 82,407 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 61,116 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 61,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tracking to be checked front tyres wearing bald on inner edges

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 XMR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OV51 XMR, 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 OV51 XMR registered?

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

Is OV51 XMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 XMR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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