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EJ51 NDV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,982 mi
Last recorded96,982 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 NDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 96,982 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,872 miles

both front tyres 23 years old

Pass 29 Jul 2022 96,242 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 96,240 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main-line pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 96,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main-line pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 96,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all brake discs excessively thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main-line pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2020 95,206 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 93,559 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 93,555 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 93,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

minor oil and coolant leak

Fail 27 Oct 2018 93,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

minor oil and coolant leak

Pass 11 Nov 2017 87,727 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 87,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,093 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,665 miles

steering rack ends slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2015 82,052 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 77,902 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 68,515 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,009 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 63,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 56,191 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,079 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 48,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,903 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 40,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,572 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 28,446 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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EJ51 NDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ51 NDV, 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 EJ51 NDV registered?

EJ51 NDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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