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OW51 MVC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,075 mi
Last recorded84,075 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 MVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 84,075 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch by abs pump under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 84,075 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch by abs pump under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 80,745 miles

All shock absorber casings corroded

Covers fitted over rear suspension arms - Full inspection not possible

Fuel filler breather pipe perished/splitting

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 80,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

All shock absorber casings corroded

Covers fitted over rear suspension arms - Full inspection not possible

Fuel filler breather pipe perished/splitting

Nearside Headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 77,604 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 73,613 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 69,502 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 66,468 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 62,025 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,699 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 53,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 53,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 52,060 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 51,071 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 49,732 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,025 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,269 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,159 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,580 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 41,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,861 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 38,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,012 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 31,799 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,371 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 MVC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

OW51 MVC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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The MOT history for OW51 MVC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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