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WF51 FCV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,851 mi
Last recorded112,851 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 FCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 112,851 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF chassis outrigger corroded away around original production hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 112,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall damaged/ has a bulge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding slightly. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF chassis outrigger corroded away around original production hole. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 106,829 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 100,164 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting bracket weld broken, but system secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 94,213 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 94,156 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 88,768 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 88,768 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 85,946 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 82,058 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre box corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,847 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 81,847 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,645 miles

front tyres wearing in edges

Fail 16 Sep 2014 81,645 miles

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

front tyres wearing in edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,980 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,741 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,404 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 69,492 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s & o/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 67,403 miles

both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded rec replacment a s a p

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,691 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 61,584 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 61,584 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 57,652 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 57,652 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both front tyre inner walls starting to split & houl be replaced

Pass 9 Nov 2005 50,747 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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WF51 FCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WF51 FCV, 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 WF51 FCV registered?

WF51 FCV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is WF51 FCV safe to buy?

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