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VA51 XBF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,109 mi
Last recorded96,109 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 96,109 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 90,229 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Jacking points corroded

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

Suspension system modified Front & Rear

under trays / sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,945 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracked/perished & worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre is cracked/perished & worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,254 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 79,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 75,001 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 64,468 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,203 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,262 miles

front brake pads worn down to approx 3mm

Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,239 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut to the sidewall, but not reaching the cords.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,922 miles

possible very slight play in nearside front wheel

slight leak at rear diff

two stone chips in the remainder of the swept area

Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,322 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 19,742 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 17,626 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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VA51 XBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VA51 XBF, 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 VA51 XBF registered?

VA51 XBF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is VA51 XBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 XBF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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