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FY51 DZB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,998 mi
Last recorded100,998 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 DZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 100,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 100,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 100,248 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 99,733 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 99,489 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,114 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 98,861 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 97,808 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 94,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Reverse lamp inoperative. Only valid for MOT from 2009 onwards

Fail 11 Oct 2019 94,972 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working Rear fog lamps inoperative (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rear number plate lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Reverse lamp inoperative. Only valid for MOT from 2009 onwards

Pass 15 Aug 2018 94,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres worn inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres under 3mm

Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,441 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 88,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 85,858 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,928 miles

N/S/F TYRE INNER WALL HAS SPLITS ALL ROUND

O/S/F TYRE INNER WALL HAS SPLITS ALL ROUND

Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,499 miles

O/S and N/S front tyres have cracking/splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2012 71,257 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 71,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 67,608 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,326 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 61,633 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 58,655 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 54,880 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 54,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,446 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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FY51 DZB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY51 DZB, 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 FY51 DZB registered?

FY51 DZB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is FY51 DZB safe to buy?

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