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PB51 WJB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

144,107 mi
Last recorded144,107 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB51 WJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 144,107 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 144,107 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 143,980 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 143,150 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 142,707 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 142,707 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 139,864 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 137,272 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 134,875 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 134,875 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front poor beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working Topped up washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 133,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 133,688 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 128,429 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

service brake efficiency only just met

Fail 13 Apr 2017 128,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 14 Apr 2016 122,284 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

eml on

Fail 14 Apr 2016 122,284 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

eml on

Fail 15 Apr 2015 117,804 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2015 117,804 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jul 2014 113,426 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 111,593 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 108,153 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Apr 2013 108,153 miles

both rear brake pipes greased

Pass 4 May 2012 107,264 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 107,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 99,724 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 90,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 90,847 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 90,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,662 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,249 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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PB51 WJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 PB51 WJB, 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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PB51 WJB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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