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KT51 CHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,621 mi
Last recorded102,621 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 CHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 102,621 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 102,432 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 100,033 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 95,781 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 93,219 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 88,718 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 87,955 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2020 87,931 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,723 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 84,902 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 82,741 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,902 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 81,869 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 80,982 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 80,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front inner brake pads worn low

front inner,and outer tyre treads worn...advise to replace

rear brake discs slightly warped

rear tyre treads wearuing low

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,679 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,683 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 47,683 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,287 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 24,383 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 24,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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KT51 CHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KT51 CHJ, 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 KT51 CHJ registered?

KT51 CHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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