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EY51 YYH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,639 mi
Last recorded36,639 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 YYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 36,639 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 26,152 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 25,668 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 25,370 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 24,908 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 24,576 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 24,212 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 24,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 23,525 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 23,525 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective no dip beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,280 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 21,782 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 21,067 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,425 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,093 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 17,173 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,997 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,617 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 12,609 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,028 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 11,028 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YYH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

EY51 YYH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is EY51 YYH safe to buy?

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