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AV51 AYZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,815 mi
Last recorded156,815 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 AYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 156,815 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 155,177 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 153,249 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 151,114 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 148,829 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 148,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 145,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 143,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jul 2020 143,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 141,406 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 141,406 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 137,881 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 130,772 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 130,772 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 121,543 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 121,543 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 112,341 miles

e/m light on

Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,572 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 93,143 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 86,085 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 80,059 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 72,973 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 64,982 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 59,799 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 54,501 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 51,266 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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AV51 AYZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV51 AYZ, 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 AV51 AYZ registered?

AV51 AYZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AV51 AYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 AYZ shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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