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OY51 MLX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

131,335 mi
Last recorded131,335 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 131,335 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 131,335 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 129,703 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 128,731 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 127,604 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 127,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 126,718 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 119,269 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,220 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 101,100 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 92,713 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,690 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 79,121 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,825 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,376 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 63,452 miles

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 13 Aug 2009 56,195 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 49,115 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 38,421 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 25,227 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 MLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

OY51 MLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is OY51 MLX safe to buy?

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