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EX51 CVN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,372 mi
Last recorded127,372 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 CVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 127,372 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,243 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at clamp/joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Under floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 122,243 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at clamp/joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Under floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 118,447 miles

Centre exhaust stay corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear over petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear over petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

leak on diff

Pass 4 Sep 2014 114,069 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 107,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 102,348 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 93,764 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 91,444 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 91,444 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 81,464 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 81,398 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 73,796 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,877 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,822 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 55,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EX51 CVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EX51 CVN, 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 EX51 CVN registered?

EX51 CVN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is EX51 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 CVN shows 16 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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