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EX51 MZJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,988 mi
Last recorded124,988 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 MZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 124,988 miles

slight blow at front exhaust

Fail 1 Jul 2021 124,971 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight blow at front exhaust

Pass 19 Sep 2018 121,949 miles

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL UNIT...

Fail 18 Sep 2018 121,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL UNIT...

Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 101,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,511 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 84,506 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2014 78,914 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 78,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,585 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,640 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 65,109 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010
Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,588 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,890 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 45,956 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,017 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 30,895 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 MZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX51 MZJ, 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 MZJ registered?

EX51 MZJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is EX51 MZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 MZJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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