CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY51 PHA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,727 mi
Last recorded136,727 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 PHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 136,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches rusty

rear discs rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2020 136,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 3 May 2019 121,579 miles

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

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

crack in screen

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear discs rusty

Fail 3 May 2019 121,579 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

crack in screen

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear discs rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2017 110,668 miles

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

both nearside tyres have slight kerb damage

nearside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 19 Dec 2017 110,668 miles

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

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

both nearside tyres have slight kerb damage

nearside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2016 106,146 miles

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

Small cut in NSR tyre wall

Wiper smearing

Fail 6 Jun 2016 106,127 miles

Rear fog lamp not working rear (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside o/s & n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded?

high vis stop inop

no access to boot?

Pass 20 May 2015 100,881 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 100,881 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 80,247 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,541 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 68,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,977 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 58,977 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,172 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,915 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall and worn low on edge

n/s/f tyre nearly bald on edge

o/s/f worn low on edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 8 Sep 2009 46,915 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall and worn low on edge

n/s/f tyre nearly bald on edge

o/s/f worn low on edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,756 miles

covers fitted under car

suspect front brake pads1/2 to 2/3 worn

Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,615 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 26,078 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY51 PHA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY51 PHA, 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 AY51 PHA?

You can check the full history of AY51 PHA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY51 PHA registered?

AY51 PHA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is AY51 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 PHA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY51 PHA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY51 PHA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.