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BG51 XTJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,890 mi
Last recorded97,890 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 XTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 97,890 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front prop shaft rubber uj worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above sub frame/driveshaft area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 97,880 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel tank vent pipe perished, yellow mark in wheel arch. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 96,247 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 94,949 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 92,676 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 92,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,066 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 84,875 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 84,411 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 83,877 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 10 Oct 2016 80,575 miles

Rear Diff leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,458 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,856 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 71,487 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,750 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,931 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,415 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,039 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,245 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 50,245 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,983 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 44,983 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,612 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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BG51 XTJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG51 XTJ, 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 BG51 XTJ registered?

BG51 XTJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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