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AF51 DPO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,168 mi
Last recorded30,168 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 DPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 30,168 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 30,168 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 25,483 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 25,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox pilot bush or sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 25,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox pilot bush or sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 24,730 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 23,946 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2020 23,303 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2019 22,404 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 21,752 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 20,735 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2016 19,648 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2015 18,775 miles

Child seat fitted in rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 18,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 17,441 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 17,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 16,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 16,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2011 15,865 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 15,865 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,505 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 13,430 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,239 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 9,979 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 8,694 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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AF51 DPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF51 DPO, 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 AF51 DPO registered?

AF51 DPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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