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BT51 BFF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,626 mi
Last recorded149,626 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 BFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 149,626 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 149,327 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 148,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 147,480 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 147,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 146,612 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 144,718 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 144,718 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 143,586 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 143,586 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 140,071 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside fuel line corroded

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 140,071 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside fuel line corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 139,441 miles

Front Both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 7 Apr 2017 126,647 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

rear diff has slight oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 111,663 miles

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

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

front wheel bearings have slight play

offside rear tyre worn low

rear diff has slight leak

steering box joints have slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2015 99,464 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 12 May 2014 94,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2013 86,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2013 86,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 78,390 miles

rear diff leaking oil from offside driveshaft seal

Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,989 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Fail 21 Jan 2011 71,989 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,874 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 44,943 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 36,508 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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BT51 BFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT51 BFF, 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 BT51 BFF registered?

BT51 BFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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