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EK51 OXS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,256 mi
Last recorded85,256 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 OXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,256 miles

rear tyres are cracked inbetween treads

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Jun 2014 82,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 77,606 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,617 miles

both front discs are rusty on inner edge

both rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,721 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 63,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 57,237 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 52,356 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 52,356 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,726 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING ALL THE WAY ROUND IN SIDE OF TREAD

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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 OXS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK51 OXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK51 OXS registered?

EK51 OXS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is EK51 OXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 OXS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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