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OY51 OVX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

225,515 mi
Last recorded225,515 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 OVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2019 225,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 223,580 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 220,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 217,056 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leaks

Pass 8 Sep 2014 211,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 211,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 198,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 179,274 miles

engine management light indicating a fault

Pass 8 Sep 2011 164,371 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 164,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 150,823 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 141,892 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 131,519 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 109,150 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

clock digits for gear indicator missing

n/s/front factory jacking point missing

n/s/front under grill missing

o/s/front seat belt buckle retaining pin missing

rear number plate coming apart

Pass 27 Sep 2006 86,016 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 62,327 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 OVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OVX, 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 OVX registered?

OY51 OVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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