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HG51 VZM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

129,060 mi
Last recorded129,060 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 129,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Outer Sill covers fitted; not allowing full inspection of vehicle

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

Vehicle has various amounts of underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2025 129,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Outer Sill covers fitted; not allowing full inspection of vehicle

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

Vehicle has various amounts of underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2024 128,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 127,379 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

SUSPENSION COVER WITH UNDERSEAL

Fail 14 Jul 2023 127,378 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

SUSPENSION COVER WITH UNDERSEAL

Pass 12 Jul 2022 127,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension items, front & rear cover in under sill .

Fail 12 Jul 2022 127,041 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 126,337 miles

Surface corrosion has been cover with underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2020 124,699 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 123,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

STEERING WHEEL COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 2 Aug 2019 123,114 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively BRAKE PIPE / FLEXI HOSE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

STEERING WHEEL COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Jul 2018 118,052 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 118,052 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 107,744 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 107,741 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,835 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 100,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 98,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 97,299 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,859 miles

osf brake pad loose.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 95,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

osf brake pad loose.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 94,940 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 92,259 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 89,614 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 80,204 miles

off side rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Fail 30 Sep 2008 80,204 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

off side rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,397 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 70,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 66,719 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 50,705 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight movement in them

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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HG51 VZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG51 VZM, 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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HG51 VZM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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