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EY51 MDX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,760 mi
Last recorded39,760 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 MDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 39,760 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 37,384 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 37,016 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 36,716 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 36,710 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2021 36,547 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 35,066 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 35,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 33,934 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,847 miles

Front both front tyres wearing badly inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2017 33,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/r16 91v (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front both front tyres wearing badly inner edge

Front eml warning lamp on

Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,478 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,644 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,047 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,423 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,811 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,560 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 19,755 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 17,415 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

deep cut in n/s/f outer sidewall and rim damaged

front brake pads becoming low - unable to see rear pads

wiper smeary

Pass 18 Aug 2007 14,991 miles

Front brake pads approx. 70% worn

Pass 19 Aug 2006 13,165 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

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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EY51 MDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EY51 MDX, 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 EY51 MDX registered?

EY51 MDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is EY51 MDX safe to buy?

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