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FD51 AMK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,886 mi
Last recorded74,886 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 AMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 74,886 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 74,886 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 71,148 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 41,351 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 35,848 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 29,849 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 24,584 miles

Rear registration plate area has extra fitments which are close to partially obscuring characters of the Registration number

Slight noise noted from rear service brake application

Slight oil deposits noted around engine area

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Fail 17 Mar 2021 24,391 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewalls perishing quite heavily

OBD port and Emissions machine could not communicate

Rear registration plate area has extra fitments which are close to partially obscuring characters of the Registration number

Slight noise noted from rear service brake application

Slight oil deposits noted around engine area

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2020 18,450 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 11,639 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 18,181 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 18,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 17,860 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 17,660 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 17,149 miles

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

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Pass 18 Oct 2012 10,309 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 10,042 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 8,953 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 8,471 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 7,954 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 7,428 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 6,739 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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FD51 AMK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FD51 AMK, 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 FD51 AMK registered?

FD51 AMK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is FD51 AMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 AMK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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