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EK51 NFR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,029 mi
Last recorded133,029 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 NFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 133,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 133,027 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 129,195 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 124,793 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 120,028 miles

nearside centre floor corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 118,392 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 118,392 miles

Brake performance not tested leak occurred while carrying out brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively damaged fluid loss while carrying out brake test (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 116,035 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 113,170 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 107,864 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 104,543 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 104,466 miles

Corrosion to front rails

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall poor

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 13 May 2013 103,416 miles

nearside rear tyre side walls damaged due to being run flat

Pass 5 Nov 2011 103,185 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

evedence of nearside rear tyre has been run flat

Fail 4 Nov 2011 103,184 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

evedence of nearside rear tyre has been run flat

offside mirror glas deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,610 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 84,742 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 84,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,364 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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EK51 NFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EK51 NFR, 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 EK51 NFR registered?

EK51 NFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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