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EY51 ULV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

157,209 mi
Last recorded157,209 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 ULV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 157,209 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 137,270 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 129,780 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 123,870 miles

Front inner steering joint has slight play

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 123,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch / floor (2.4.A.3)

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 (4.1.D.1a)

Front inner steering joint has slight play

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 118,188 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 110,181 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 105,249 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 99,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 93,644 miles

all tyres worn

front lower ball joints worn

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 8 Jan 2010 88,115 miles

rust on nsr disc brake values on rolling road constitute a pass

Pass 7 Nov 2008 70,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 69,013 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 58,666 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,613 miles

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

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 ULV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ULV, 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 ULV registered?

EY51 ULV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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