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AY51 EZU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,651 mi
Last recorded137,651 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 137,651 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear[ both sides] (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from engine ()

auto transmission pipes corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear[ both sides] (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 137,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear[ both sides] (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from engine ()

auto transmission pipes corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear[ both sides] (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 134,729 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion to auto transmission and power steering pipes

Pass 24 Dec 2015 132,395 miles

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

rear diff seals leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2014 130,044 miles

advise engine oil leak

advise oil leak on diff

Fail 29 Dec 2014 130,044 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

advise engine oil leak

advise oil leak on diff

Pass 21 Dec 2013 124,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2012 118,852 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 114,315 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 110,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs lipped/worn

front propshaft doughnut worn

rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 110,629 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

front propshaft doughnut worn

rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2010 108,890 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 104,475 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 104,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2008 102,244 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre damaged on wall (not down to cord)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 99,345 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 82,872 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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AY51 EZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AY51 EZU, 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 AY51 EZU registered?

AY51 EZU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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