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BJ51 ZVL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,115 mi
Last recorded101,115 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 101,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,057 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,939 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 99,184 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 99,184 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 95,777 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 95,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,933 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 84,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 75,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 68,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,928 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,467 miles

offside front suspension has play

Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,971 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,005 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,734 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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BJ51 ZVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ51 ZVL, 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

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What year was BJ51 ZVL registered?

BJ51 ZVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 ZVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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