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FY51 XOF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,863 mi
Last recorded102,863 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 XOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 102,863 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 94,254 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 93,763 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (255/35/18 r) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seatbelts obstructed by objects on rear seats. (Poor inspection)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF & NSR sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 89,387 miles

Centre & rear exhaust system deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 89,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 May 2022 88,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cills both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 88,893 miles

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

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

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

advise EML light on

Pass 20 Apr 2021 85,670 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 85,670 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 78,076 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Wheel arch inserts and body sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Pass 25 May 2018 69,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 67,309 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 67,302 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,738 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rusting to rear brake discs

Pass 14 Nov 2015 59,577 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 56,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 54,173 miles

Damage NSF Side Wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Sil Covers Fitted

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel Arch Liners Fitted

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 21 Nov 2013 54,173 miles

Damage NSF Side Wall

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

Sil Covers Fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel Arch Liners Fitted

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,644 miles

1/sill skirts fitted

2/undertray fitted

3/slight pitting front brake discs

4/n/s/f wheel kerb damage

5/n/s/f tyre wall slight tear damage

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 50,796 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,957 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 45,482 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,091 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,737 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 24,735 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 XOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XOF, 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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FY51 XOF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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