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OY51 OVU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,301 mi
Last recorded170,301 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 170,301 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 169,999 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Gear oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 166,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front track rod inner joint slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front track rod inner joint slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2012 161,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 154,448 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 154,448 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 150,556 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 143,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 28 Jul 2009 143,364 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 6 Aug 2008 138,407 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 126,600 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 126,600 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 3 Aug 2006 109,724 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 OVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

OY51 OVU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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