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OW51 JKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

56,966 mi
Last recorded56,966 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 JKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 56,966 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded On underside ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 56,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive At rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear axle differential housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully check outer sills (plastic covers fitted)

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 55,665 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded On underside at body clips ()

Oil leak, but not excessive At rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 55,299 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 54,029 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Mar 2022 54,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,031 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 52,402 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,843 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 50,842 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,057 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,743 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 43,174 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,940 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 41,940 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,982 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,434 miles

advise rear diff leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 38,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise rear diff leak

advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,210 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,967 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 13,615 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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OW51 JKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OW51 JKJ, 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 OW51 JKJ registered?

OW51 JKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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The MOT history for OW51 JKJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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