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EY51 SDZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,127 mi
Last recorded101,127 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 SDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 101,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion hole within 30cm of ABS pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded through at rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded through at rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

MIL on

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded at front jacking point - sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded at front jacking point - sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

no reverse lights

Pass 16 Jun 2025 100,528 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot release button missing but boot accessible

Pass 21 Jun 2024 100,055 miles

Bonnet release deteriorated

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear Nearside Rear sill corroded

corrosion under car and on suspension parts front and rear

Fail 20 Jun 2024 100,048 miles

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with reverse lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release deteriorated

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear Nearside Rear sill corroded

corrosion under car and on suspension parts front and rear

Pass 29 Jun 2023 96,974 miles

Bonnet release deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 93,104 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,321 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 92,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 92,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 91,857 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 91,792 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,507 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 91,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os wing repeater lens broken

Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,702 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,253 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 5 Sep 2013 88,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 1 Sep 2012 87,212 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 85,965 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2010 84,398 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 82,370 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 80,781 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 77,688 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 72,312 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 72,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 SDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EY51 SDZ, 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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EY51 SDZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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