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SJ51 ZRR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,810 mi
Last recorded53,810 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 ZRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 53,810 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 53,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 48,091 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 47,815 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 47,815 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,327 miles

winter tyres fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,961 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 45,961 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 40,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 36,612 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 36,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,070 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 30,250 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 28,967 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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SJ51 ZRR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ51 ZRR, 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 SJ51 ZRR registered?

SJ51 ZRR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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The MOT history for SJ51 ZRR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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