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MA51 BZW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

90,105 mi
Last recorded90,105 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 BZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 90,105 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 84,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 82,235 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front tyre wearing at the inner/outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed /ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 79,791 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

main fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 77,995 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,494 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,041 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 74,830 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 71,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,419 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 66,419 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,567 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,420 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,381 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,560 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 47,116 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 46,057 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,639 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,091 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2007 26,628 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,652 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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MA51 BZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 MA51 BZW, 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 MA51 BZW registered?

MA51 BZW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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