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MR51 JAF

2012 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,183 mi
Last recorded116,183 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Clk52,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 JAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 116,183 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 113,991 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 103,291 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 109,474 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 88,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 105,037 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 105,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 72,467 miles

Offside Rear park brake weak compared to nearside(350/150 nm) but still meets statutory requirements . neither side achieved lock up when tested

Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,512 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 66,222 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 87,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 87,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2021 61,147 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 87,292 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 87,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 78,567 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 49,564 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 44,244 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 67,563 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 37,241 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,199 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 59,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,329 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,996 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,078 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 45,076 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,430 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 38,430 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 32,268 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 26,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,916 miles

Cuts on both front tyres

Fail 21 Mar 2011 18,916 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Cuts on both front tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2010 11,613 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 4,955 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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MR51 JAF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,645 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 MR51 JAF, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MR51 JAF registered?

MR51 JAF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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