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LY51 DNN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

82,280 mi
Last recorded82,280 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 DNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 82,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 80,162 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 77,555 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust mounting defective Center/gearbox mount rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion underbody

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

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Barrel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Barrel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,714 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Front tyres wearing low on inner edges. (both)

General corrosion underbody

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 62,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor slightly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 58,338 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,977 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 48,815 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 48,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,838 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,459 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 33,999 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 31,103 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,805 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2012 27,400 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,933 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,555 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,119 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,229 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 21,379 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,409 miles

slight lift in both front lower suspension swivels

Pass 22 Nov 2005 18,652 miles

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

slightest lift felt in n/s/f lower balljoint when tolerance is only '4mm

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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LY51 DNN 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 95.5%.

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 LY51 DNN, 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 LY51 DNN registered?

LY51 DNN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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