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KP51 NPJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,810 mi
Last recorded33,810 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 NPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 33,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by outer brake hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 32,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by lower bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded by lower bulkhead ()

Pass 19 Feb 2024 31,205 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 30,027 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 27,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 25,249 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 24,810 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2020 24,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 15,743 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 10,614 miles

Offside washer jet inoperative but nearside adjusted to spray on both sides

Fail 6 Mar 2018 10,614 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 9,433 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 8,112 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 7,508 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 6,906 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 6,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 5,822 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 4,962 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 4,621 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 4,260 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 3,541 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 46,002 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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KP51 NPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KP51 NPJ, 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 KP51 NPJ registered?

KP51 NPJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is KP51 NPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 NPJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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