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Y551 OJL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,000 mi
Last recorded126,000 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY551 OJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 126,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 123,838 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 114,275 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 108,807 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 105,811 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 101,541 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 91,153 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 91,153 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 82,006 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,581 miles

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

rear brake discs badly pitted and inner pads look low, can't see fully

rear springs corroded can't check fully

Fail 23 Mar 2011 77,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear brake discs badly pitted and inner pads look low, can't see fully

rear springs corroded can't check fully

Pass 11 May 2010 72,545 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 66,972 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 66,972 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,472 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 569,306 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 50,644 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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Y551 OJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y551 OJL, 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

How do I check the history of Y551 OJL?

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What year was Y551 OJL registered?

Y551 OJL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y551 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y551 OJL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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