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EY51 XPA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,266 mi
Last recorded33,266 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 XPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 33,266 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 33,229 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 33,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 33,173 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 33,116 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 32,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Aug 2022 32,906 miles

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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 32,901 miles

Emissions not tested readings off scale (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,784 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 32,717 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 31,826 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 31,681 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 31,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 31,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2016 30,729 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,711 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,630 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,580 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,737 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,826 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 5 Jul 2010 24,990 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,577 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,413 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,388 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,509 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 12,304 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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EY51 XPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

EY51 XPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is EY51 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY51 XPA shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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