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KU51 DJK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,414 mi
Last recorded109,414 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 DJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 109,414 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge 205/55/16 autogreen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 205/55/16 autogreen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 205/55/16 autogreen (5.2.3 (e))

centre heat shield insecure

vehicle corroding various points

Fail 21 Aug 2026 109,321 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge 205/55/16 autogreen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 205/55/16 autogreen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 205/55/16 autogreen (5.2.3 (e))

centre heat shield insecure

vehicle corroding various points

Pass 29 Aug 2025 106,139 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak --- no drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 105,894 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system @ rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak@ box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 101,234 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Underside of vehicle, suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer

Pass 31 Aug 2023 93,584 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 70,927 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,866 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 67,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 65,692 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake bind low effort

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre near wear indicators

Offside Rear tyre cut in side wall on inside

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,741 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre side wall cut offside wash jet blocked

Pass 10 Mar 2016 53,276 miles

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

condition of rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 51,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 49,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,892 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition front brake discs on inside

covers over door sills

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,073 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

Pass 31 Dec 2010 45,161 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,822 miles

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,313 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,792 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,496 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil dripping from under inlet manifold

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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KU51 DJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KU51 DJK, 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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KU51 DJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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