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DY51 YHU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,805 mi
Last recorded150,805 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 YHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 150,805 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 145,218 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 145,217 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 141,427 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 141,231 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 135,636 miles

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

front anti roll bar rubbers splighting

Pass 11 Aug 2022 130,649 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front anti roll bar rubbers splighting

front tyres worn slightly on inside edges

Pass 26 Jul 2021 126,153 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated

front anti roll bar rubbers splighting

Pass 16 Jul 2020 122,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust skin corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2019 119,353 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 119,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 113,825 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 107,793 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 100,762 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 95,272 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,065 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 83,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 71,713 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,201 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,225 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 59,255 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 59,146 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,930 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,756 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,713 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 31,712 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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DY51 YHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DY51 YHU, 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 DY51 YHU registered?

DY51 YHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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The MOT history for DY51 YHU shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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