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SN51 OJE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,342 mi
Last recorded119,342 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 OJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2019 119,342 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm likely to become detached both rear lower (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 113,871 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 104,684 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering pivot point has slight play steering drop arm ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 May 2017 104,680 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering pivot point has slight play steering drop arm ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,476 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 92,484 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 92,480 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,142 miles

bootlid trim is broken

centre exhaust mounting has a section missing

Fail 23 Jul 2014 89,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

bootlid trim is broken

centre exhaust mounting has a section missing

hose pipe onto fuel filter has no hose clip fitted

offside front fog lamp is not working

Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,336 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 76,883 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 76,883 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,397 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,271 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,939 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 53,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,638 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2008 49,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,060 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,833 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 39,833 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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SN51 OJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SN51 OJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN51 OJE registered?

SN51 OJE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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The MOT history for SN51 OJE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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