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X453 OLC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

156,847 mi
Last recorded156,847 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX453 OLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 156,847 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 155,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front 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))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 155,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 143,980 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 143,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 135,687 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS/OS ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS/OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 126,667 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF/OSF ()

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 122,440 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 122,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 121,604 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 121,205 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 121,205 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 118,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 108,094 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 106,475 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 101,900 miles

both rear tyres wearing low in the centre sections

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

o/s/f fog lamp not working

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2011 99,021 miles

both rear tyre treads are wearing low in the centre section

n/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 27 Sep 2010 97,190 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 97,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,803 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON THE INNER SECTION

Fail 10 Oct 2008 81,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,902 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 626,947 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 44,762 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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X453 OLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 X453 OLC, 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 X453 OLC registered?

X453 OLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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