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EX51 CWM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,487 mi
Last recorded127,487 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 CWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 127,487 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 127,481 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2013 119,177 miles

Both dip beam images poor.

Centre exhaust jointing flange corroded.

Play in front anti roll bar outer bushes.

Prop shaft front coupling worn and has fair amount of play/movement, advise attention

Rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack.

Rear number plate loose to fixing.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 111,027 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and tread depth close to legal limit (Advise attention)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and tread depth on legal limit (Advise attention)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 93,032 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,767 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 88,334 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs lipped slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2008 78,811 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to the legal limit

Fail 5 Aug 2008 78,811 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to the legal limit

Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,834 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 60,834 miles

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

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 CWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CWM, 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 CWM?

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What year was EX51 CWM registered?

EX51 CWM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is EX51 CWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 CWM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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