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LN51 BJV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,040 mi
Last recorded119,040 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 BJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 119,040 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 116,983 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 110,884 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 107,449 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components . Also all manufacturers jacking blocks are missing.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Front to rear brake pipe lightly corroded. ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ( Rear differential has a slight leak. ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 103,668 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Front to rear brake pipe lightly corroded. ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive ( Rear differential has a minor leak. ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Unable to check rear seat,seat belts,retaining devices & mountings due to an internal screen being fitted at the time of test.

Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 97,037 miles

Centre stop lamp has 2 of 6 bulbs not working.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at input end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at input end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,885 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,289 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,699 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 85,544 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 81,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,211 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,152 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,940 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 18 Oct 2011 67,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,763 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

centre rear stoplamp not working

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,655 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,302 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,363 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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LN51 BJV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LN51 BJV, 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 LN51 BJV registered?

LN51 BJV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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