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EU51 DDF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,194 mi
Last recorded103,194 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 DDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 103,194 miles

EML ILLUMINATED

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES CORRODED AT THE BOTTM OF THE BULKHEAD (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONECHIP IN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 103,189 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE CONNECTOR LEAKING FROM A PREVIOUS REPAIR (8.2.1.1 (b))

EML ILLUMINATED

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES CORRODED AT THE BOTTM OF THE BULKHEAD (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONECHIP IN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 98,009 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot has a small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Diff output seal weeping

Pass 17 Jun 2024 94,611 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 90,867 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 90,862 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 90,806 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,174 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 88,970 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear have various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 88,970 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear have various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,453 miles

Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,191 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perishing

Offside Front tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 18 Jun 2015 82,429 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,429 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,376 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,185 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,125 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 68,040 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 68,040 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 64,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,977 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 60,823 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 55,818 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 50,662 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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EU51 DDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EU51 DDF, 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 EU51 DDF registered?

EU51 DDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is EU51 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 DDF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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