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NL51 UES

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,363 mi
Last recorded128,363 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 UES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 128,363 miles

many suspension / brake pipes have been painted underside

Pass 27 Jun 2025 128,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 126,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

complete underside covered in underseal

Pass 22 Jun 2023 126,018 miles

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

under seal on all underside on body full inspection not possible

Fail 19 Jun 2023 126,018 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under seal on all underside on body full inspection not possible

Pass 16 Jun 2022 124,143 miles

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

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

underseal under vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2021 121,422 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 121,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 119,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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 pipes corroded near fuel pump

Fail 12 Mar 2019 117,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel pipes corroded near fuel pump

Pass 16 Mar 2018 115,428 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 110,818 miles

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

engine covers and under trays

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2016 110,801 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine light on

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 108,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system weak

Fail 24 Jul 2015 108,973 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system weak

heat shield loose

Pass 11 Aug 2014 105,665 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2014 105,665 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2013 102,616 miles

Both rear brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Oct 2012 92,750 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,345 miles

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

rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,512 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

number plate spacing

Pass 14 Nov 2008 60,345 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,292 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 53,883 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,147 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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NL51 UES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NL51 UES, 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 NL51 UES registered?

NL51 UES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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