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LE51 FJX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,645 mi
Last recorded133,645 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 FJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 133,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 133,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 125,998 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 118,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 117,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,584 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 114,584 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 109,654 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 109,654 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 106,012 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 97,882 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 91,505 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 91,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 85,179 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 85,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,521 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 67,822 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 67,822 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 58,725 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,210 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 38,210 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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LE51 FJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LE51 FJX, 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

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What year was LE51 FJX registered?

LE51 FJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is LE51 FJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE51 FJX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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