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JH51 RHH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,259 mi
Last recorded61,259 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH51 RHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 61,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 61,259 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 57,307 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 48,353 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 48,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (both side ) (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator ( both side ) (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 38,364 miles

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))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 38,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2022 34,455 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 34,449 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 33,964 miles

Rear Nearside and Offside brake disc corroded

Rear Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Jun 2018 33,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel minor (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play minor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 33,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel minor (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play minor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,473 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are corroded and lipped (3.5.1g)

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Pass 15 Sep 2014 32,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,490 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 30,579 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,282 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2011 28,282 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,281 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,043 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 18,043 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,321 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 7,951 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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JH51 RHH 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 72%.

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 JH51 RHH, 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 JH51 RHH registered?

JH51 RHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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