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EK51 XCC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,210 mi
Last recorded88,210 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 XCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 88,210 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 FRONTS AND REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH SIDES (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GAER BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 82,870 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 67,752 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 58,520 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise eml lamp on.

Fail 29 Jun 2020 58,517 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise eml lamp on.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,215 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has been run flat and inner side wall perished

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2019 57,214 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has been run flat and inner side wall perished

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 44,484 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,242 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 39,304 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,253 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 37,251 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front and o/s/r tyres walls damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,876 miles

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

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

both front tyres walls damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,588 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres damaged on walls

Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,785 miles

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

n/s/f knock ?

Fail 6 Sep 2010 30,755 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f knock ?

Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,404 miles

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 27 Aug 2008 24,698 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 24,698 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,272 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and cut in several places on kerbing rib

Pass 18 Aug 2005 15,395 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 15,395 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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 XCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XCC, 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 XCC registered?

EK51 XCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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