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KM51 TJU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

46,043 mi
Last recorded46,043 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 TJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 46,043 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 46,040 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVICE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears / also both corroded (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 45,957 miles

Both rear shocks corroded lower part

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light glass damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

reserve travel service brake pedal

Pass 20 Aug 2024 45,745 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 45,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple seepage front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 44,989 miles

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

slight leak on steering damper.

Pass 10 Aug 2021 44,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer damage and cuts on tyre side wall.

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 44,219 miles

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

slight leak on steering damper.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 44,029 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 43,778 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,459 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,953 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 42,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,848 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,030 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,381 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,776 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,212 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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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KM51 TJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KM51 TJU, 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 KM51 TJU registered?

KM51 TJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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