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YT51 KJJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

47,496 mi
Last recorded47,496 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 KJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 47,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight switch faulty

Pass 9 Jan 2025 47,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 47,171 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 46,479 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 46,115 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 45,613 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 45,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 45,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 44,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 44,762 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 44,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak At cylinder head cover and rear lower engine area ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 43,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,814 miles

Front wiper blade

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 6 Jan 2014 39,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 39,779 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 37,131 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,146 miles

one catalyst baffle loose

Fail 6 Jan 2012 35,146 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

one catalyst baffle loose

Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,609 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 30,569 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 6 Jan 2009 28,503 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 25,285 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,533 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 19,704 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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YT51 KJJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YT51 KJJ, 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 YT51 KJJ registered?

YT51 KJJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YT51 KJJ safe to buy?

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