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LF51 VWP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,113 mi
Last recorded129,113 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 129,113 miles

various corrosion on underside of vehicle not holed or to excess at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2024 129,096 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 129,063 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 128,981 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel pipe corroded

various corrosion on underside of vehicle not holed or to excess at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2021 128,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

various corrosion on underside of vehicle not holed or to excess at time of test

Fail 3 Nov 2021 128,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

various corrosion on underside of vehicle not holed or to excess at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2020 127,447 miles

fuel pipes corroded

various corrosion on underside of vehicle not holed or to excess at time of test

various other brake pipes corroded not to excess at time of test

Fail 20 Oct 2020 127,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

various corrosion on underside of vehicle not holed or to excess at time of test

various other brake pipes corroded not to excess at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2019 124,921 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamp output reduced

Pass 25 Apr 2018 116,980 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn close to limit

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2018 116,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn close to limit

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 107,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre stop lamp innop

n/s mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2016 100,752 miles

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

items removed from drivers view

rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

rear steel brake pipes corroded

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2015 92,669 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

snow tyres fitted

Pass 4 May 2014 85,515 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,136 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 79,136 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,189 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 53,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2011 53,039 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2010 38,185 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,674 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,748 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 11,594 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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LF51 VWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LF51 VWP, 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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LF51 VWP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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