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YM51 PHO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,947 mi
Last recorded45,947 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 PHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 45,947 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 42,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 37,275 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 36,388 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 36,094 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,033 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 35,906 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 35,738 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 35,536 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,356 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,839 miles

extensive undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,114 miles

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

undertray fitted obscuring some items

Fail 26 Sep 2014 34,104 miles

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

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

undertray fitted obscuring some items

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,657 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,723 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,228 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,501 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 26,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2007 19,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 19,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 14,430 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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YM51 PHO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YM51 PHO, 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 YM51 PHO registered?

YM51 PHO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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