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BF51 KKO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,202 mi
Last recorded100,202 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 100,202 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 99,160 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 98,180 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 97,444 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 95,752 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,630 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 93,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 92,543 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 90,433 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 89,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 87,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 87,254 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 85,398 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,121 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,130 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt stiff to pull out

Fail 11 Jul 2011 82,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

o/s/f seat belt stiff to pull out

Pass 14 Jul 2010 80,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,940 miles

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

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

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

exhaust clamp rattleing

Fail 24 Jun 2009 76,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust clamp rattleing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front o/side radiater hose leaking

Pass 8 Dec 2006 69,393 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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BF51 KKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BF51 KKO, 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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BF51 KKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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