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PE51 EOD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,159 mi
Last recorded121,159 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 EOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 121,159 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes under vehicle slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 116,694 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion under the vehicle and on some component and fuel pipe and brake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2023 111,629 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test ITEM ON INTERIOR MIRROR WHICH WOULD RESULT IN MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel smell around tank area, but no visible leak.

Fail 24 Mar 2023 111,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test ITEM ON INTERIOR MIRROR WHICH WOULD RESULT IN MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

fuel smell around tank area, but no visible leak.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 105,437 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on interior mirror which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at front. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at front. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 99,977 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on interior mirror which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 99,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on interior mirror which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 95,165 miles

Both head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 95,165 miles

Both head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 89,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 89,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 85,078 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 71,930 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 67,847 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Jun 2014 62,271 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,022 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 55,391 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 51,894 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,341 miles

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

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

oil leak diff seal

oil leak n/s/r drive seal

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,872 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,239 miles

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

engine fault light on

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,049 miles

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

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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PE51 EOD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 PE51 EOD, 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 PE51 EOD registered?

PE51 EOD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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