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FX51 VDG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,264 mi
Last recorded59,264 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 VDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 59,264 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

h/lamp lenses discoloured

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 58,619 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

rear subframe corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 57,867 miles

all tyres perished

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,195 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2021 56,068 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 14 Sep 2020 55,355 miles

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

o/s/f fog lamp not working

suspension components corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2019 54,293 miles

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,331 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension and steering components corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2017 51,520 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,892 miles

Oil leak ()

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,051 miles

all brake discs corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

front wiper blade weak

rear tyres perished

slight play both front lower ball joints

Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,378 miles

chips in front windscreen

exahaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,672 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,962 miles

front brake discs corroding

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,969 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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chips in front windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corroding

front brake hoses slightly perished

front pipe brackets corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,143 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,485 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,306 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 16,592 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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FX51 VDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FX51 VDG, 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 FX51 VDG registered?

FX51 VDG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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