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PJ51 OJB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,067 mi
Last recorded73,067 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 OJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 73,067 miles

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

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

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 14 Apr 2023 72,513 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 72,477 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 71,623 miles

Some light under body corrosion to suspension parts- Monitor

Pass 18 Nov 2019 70,934 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 70,934 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2018 69,910 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 68,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 67,320 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 66,095 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,224 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,161 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,857 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,974 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 25 Oct 2010 54,417 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 51,749 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 48,593 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,417 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 46,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,257 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 32,280 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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PJ51 OJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PJ51 OJB, 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 PJ51 OJB registered?

PJ51 OJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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