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VX51 ATZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

147,815 mi
Last recorded147,815 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 ATZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 147,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 143,905 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 139,932 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 135,653 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 129,891 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,467 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 123,268 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2019 123,268 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 123,182 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2017 123,047 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 122,363 miles

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

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

Offside front and rear sidelights came on after tapping lamp units

Pass 17 Nov 2015 110,067 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 98,748 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,252 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 84,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 81,571 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 81,571 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 74,150 miles

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

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

rear n/plate fading

Fail 6 Aug 2009 74,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 67,046 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,625 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2006 54,375 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 44,175 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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VX51 ATZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VX51 ATZ, 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 VX51 ATZ registered?

VX51 ATZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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