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FJ51 UAY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,819 mi
Last recorded149,819 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 149,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 134,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 120,460 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 108,838 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 108,625 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 96,845 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 96,819 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 91,949 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 91,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,887 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 89,585 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 87,678 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 85,644 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 84,115 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 82,624 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,649 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 80,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise: all tyres cracking on sidewalls and shoulders

Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,624 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 77,255 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 74,468 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 74,458 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FJ51 UAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FJ51 UAY, 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 FJ51 UAY registered?

FJ51 UAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FJ51 UAY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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