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FD51 BEY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,627 mi
Last recorded36,627 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 BEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2025 36,627 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 36,292 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 35,600 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 34,196 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 33,942 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 32,403 miles

Nearside Front low tread on inner and outer edges (2005 year tyre)

Nearside Rear tyre low tread and perished (2009 year tyre)

Offside Front low tread on inner and outer edges (2001 year tyre)

Offside Rear low tread and perished (no year date)

centre steering damper slightly damp.

front brake pads low.

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,064 miles

both sides front tyres outer edges low tread.

both sides rear tyres slightly perished.

centre steering damper slightly leaking.

exhaust slightly corroded in places.

slight rear diff oil leak.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,668 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,206 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff area.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,739 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,743 miles

front wiperblade poor.

slight oil leak from rear diff area.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 22,973 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,272 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper blade becoming poor.

Pass 7 May 2009 19,322 miles

rear tyres becoming low.

Pass 8 May 2008 18,427 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 16,705 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 3 May 2006 14,150 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 BEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BEY, 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 FD51 BEY registered?

FD51 BEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is FD51 BEY safe to buy?

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