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BN51 ZWX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,030 mi
Last recorded179,030 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 ZWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 179,030 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear of underbody has underseal

Pass 18 Sep 2025 178,498 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 178,498 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 177,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear of sills covered in underseal (both sides)

Pass 20 Sep 2023 176,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sills and outer plastic covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sills and outer plastic cover fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 176,633 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sills and outer plastic covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sills and outer plastic cover fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 175,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 175,144 miles

Fuel hose insecure Filler cap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 173,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 171,096 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 168,865 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 167,135 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 165,427 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play inner rack

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front slight play inner rack

Fail 13 Sep 2017 165,426 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front slight play inner rack

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front slight play inner rack

eml light on dash

Pass 12 Sep 2016 162,892 miles

Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 160,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml on

Pass 15 Sep 2014 158,004 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 157,987 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

Pass 18 Sep 2013 155,495 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 152,549 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 152,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 145,827 miles

Engine management light on

Front tyres very low inner and outer, nearside wall damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

play in front steering arm joints

rear/ centre exhaust bracket nearly rotted through

steering damper weaping oil

Fail 23 Sep 2011 145,728 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Engine management light on

Front tyres very low inner and outer, nearside wall damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

play in front steering arm joints

rear/ centre exhaust bracket nearly rotted through

steering damper weaping oil

Fail 21 Sep 2010 133,202 miles

Engine Management light on

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 133,202 miles

Engine Management light on

Pass 14 Aug 2009 124,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 124,160 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 110,104 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 110,104 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 90,514 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 90,514 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 78,999 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 73,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 73,559 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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BN51 ZWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN51 ZWX, 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 BN51 ZWX registered?

BN51 ZWX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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