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OY51 HWG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,433 mi
Last recorded94,433 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 HWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 94,433 miles

suspension component corroded

under body corroded

Fail 24 May 2025 94,433 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension component corroded

under body corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 94,420 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake mechanism slight worn

underside corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 94,372 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 94,342 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner intermediate arm cover too (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,558 miles

Both front shock absorbers has slightly corrosion

Both rear shock absorbers has slight corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 87,555 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front shock absorbers has slightly corrosion

Both rear shock absorbers has slight corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,392 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,337 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 71,474 miles

Both headlights have weak beam patterns

Exhaust bracket broken. All exhaust nuts/bolts heavily corroded

Front and rear number plates poor

N/S/F foglamp inop

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,474 miles

Both headlights have weak beam patterns

Exhaust bracket broken. All exhaust nuts/bolts heavily corroded

Front and rear number plates poor

N/S/F foglamp inop

Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,657 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp n/w

tyes perished o/s/f rear x 2

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,042 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion on exhaust

tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,581 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,051 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,484 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 53,484 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,858 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 46,243 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,243 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,056 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 HWG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OY51 HWG, 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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OY51 HWG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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