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EU51 VGK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,688 mi
Last recorded159,688 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 VGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 159,688 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 159,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor, drivers seat mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front exhaust mounting defective, system secure

Central Rear differential oil leak

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front to rear fuel pipe(s) corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 154,434 miles

Central Front exhaust mounting defective, system secure

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 147,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various at rear and in places on pipes that run along the floor/underside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion hole in nearside front wheel arch

Engine management light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both quite worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 139,025 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 139,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut inner edge of tread, inner edge also heavily worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine management light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and multiple splits inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 129,451 miles

Corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger hole enlarged by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 129,450 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger hole enlarged by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 123,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc;s slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge no visable tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre outer wall

Pass 23 May 2019 99,988 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 93,478 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 91,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and over rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

corroded exhaust system

gearbox oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 84,046 miles

Front Coolant leak cylinder head leaking

Front Oil leak gearbox sump leaking

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front rubber prop joint badly damaged

Rear Oil leak diff housing leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2015 77,935 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2015 77,933 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,591 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,076 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 65,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,480 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 51,475 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 51,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,220 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 38,741 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,691 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,393 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2006 29,943 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 VGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 VGK, 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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EU51 VGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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