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SR51 CLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,818 mi
Last recorded83,818 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR51 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 83,818 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 83,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2024 83,586 miles

Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Jul 2023 83,073 miles

Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Jul 2022 83,027 miles

Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Jul 2021 82,645 miles

Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)

Exhaust mounts corroded

Rear tyres worn

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,314 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres worn 3-4mm

Pass 20 May 2019 81,567 miles

Exhaust flanges + mountings corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 79,712 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 78,968 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,006 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,018 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,682 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,890 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 68,026 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,853 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 61,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,045 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 58,045 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,336 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,454 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 49,454 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,318 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,421 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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SR51 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SR51 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 SR51 CLK registered?

SR51 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for SR51 CLK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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