CarVerify

Free Car Check

KY51 BBU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,481 mi
Last recorded142,481 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 BBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 142,481 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 141,217 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 128,457 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

fuel pipes corroded

under side of car corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 128,457 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

fuel pipes corroded

under side of car corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 127,736 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 127,736 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 122,447 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 122,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 117,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2011 109,969 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 98,247 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 81,112 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,711 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,382 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

automatic transmition fluid leaking

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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KY51 BBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KY51 BBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KY51 BBU?

You can check the full history of KY51 BBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KY51 BBU registered?

KY51 BBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is KY51 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY51 BBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY51 BBU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KY51 BBU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.