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MC51 CLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,231 mi
Last recorded42,231 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 42,231 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 41,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 40,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 38,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 37,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,456 miles

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

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

steering damper misting slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2021 36,452 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

steering damper misting slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2020 35,595 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 35,007 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,870 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 34,622 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,917 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,305 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,313 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,071 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,750 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,477 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,654 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 25,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,844 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,241 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 14,773 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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MC51 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MC51 CLK, 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 MC51 CLK registered?

MC51 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is MC51 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC51 CLK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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