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FJ51 UBF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,812 mi
Last recorded52,812 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 52,812 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 52,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 52,590 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 52,457 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 52,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 52,308 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 52,305 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 52,245 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres excessive perishing can be seen on outer side walls. Cords are not evidently visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 52,245 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres excessive perishing can be seen on outer side walls. Cords are not evidently visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 52,238 miles

engine has slight oil leak but not dripping

rear view mirror fault and has a distorted image

slight play in both outer rear lower arm bushes

steering damper has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2019 52,197 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,995 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,794 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,527 miles

O/S/R Brake pipe Corroded - Along boot floor

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,126 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,603 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,008 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,452 miles

exhaust fixing bracket corroding away

Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,947 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,391 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,012 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2009 48,008 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,132 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,352 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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FJ51 UBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 UBF, 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 FJ51 UBF registered?

FJ51 UBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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