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EX51 CVS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,366 mi
Last recorded46,366 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 CVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 46,366 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 46,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 45,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 44,884 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 44,081 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 42,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 42,214 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 39,548 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 35,204 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 31,274 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 27,706 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 24,262 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,070 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 19,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 16,551 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 16,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,175 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,869 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 9,337 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 7,783 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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EX51 CVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX51 CVS, 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

How do I check the history of EX51 CVS?

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What year was EX51 CVS registered?

EX51 CVS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is EX51 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 CVS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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