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EU51 XHV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

89,340 mi
Last recorded89,340 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 89,340 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 63,357 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 63,170 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,565 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 58,632 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 58,625 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 55,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 54,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,387 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,646 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 43,328 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,328 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,157 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 38,072 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,731 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,287 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

wet test

Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,244 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 29,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,278 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,285 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,314 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 18,286 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 18,286 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EU51 XHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

EU51 XHV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EU51 XHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 XHV shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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