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CX51 EKN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,338 mi
Last recorded44,338 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 EKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 44,338 miles

Advise rear fuel lines slight rusty.

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 42,280 miles

Advise rear diff slight leaking.

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 40,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe Corroded, not seriously weakened

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 39,258 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 38,279 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 37,413 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 36,465 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 36,465 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 36,038 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 35,045 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 35,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,770 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 33,032 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

e m l light on dashboard

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,891 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,724 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,070 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 28,216 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2009 24,756 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 22,012 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 189,858 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 14,877 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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CX51 EKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CX51 EKN, 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 CX51 EKN registered?

CX51 EKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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