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OY51 BYZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,363 mi
Last recorded83,363 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 BYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 83,363 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 77,689 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 76,768 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 75,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 73,979 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,133 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 70,267 miles

front tyre getting worn on edge

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,113 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,338 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 64,201 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 64,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,275 miles

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

brake pads approx 70% worn

rear tyres 2.5-3 mm tread depth

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,252 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,850 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 51,447 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,333 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,492 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,726 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 43,726 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,863 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,271 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,674 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,752 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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OY51 BYZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OY51 BYZ, 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 OY51 BYZ registered?

OY51 BYZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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The MOT history for OY51 BYZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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