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AK51 HDD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

36,614 mi
Last recorded36,614 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 36,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 36,029 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 35,249 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 34,773 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 34,411 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 34,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,667 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 32,066 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 32,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 30,611 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 29,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 29,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,096 miles

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

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 2 Oct 2015 27,430 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 26,258 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 25,672 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,423 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,847 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,224 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,675 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 23,675 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,179 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 20,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,883 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 14,214 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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AK51 HDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AK51 HDD, 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 AK51 HDD registered?

AK51 HDD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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