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SE51 EWC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,953 mi
Last recorded131,953 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE51 EWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 131,953 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 127,763 miles

brake pipe corroded from front to nearside rear flexible brake hose

rear brakes juddering,moreso on nearside

Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,967 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

dash instrument cluster indicates bulb fault. All obligatory lamps operate as required

front headlamp aims are on lower limit

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2015 117,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 102,865 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

blow from front exhaust joint, flanges are in very poor condition

brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corroded

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken/missing

front to rear brake pipes corroded,moreso to rear of car

Fail 24 Oct 2013 102,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

blow from front exhaust joint, flanges are in very poor condition

brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corroded

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken/missing

front to rear brake pipes corroded,moreso to rear of car

Pass 26 Oct 2012 96,038 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes leading to near and offside rear fkexible brake hoses. access for proper assessment restricted but corrosion is clearly visible. replacement advised

nearside rear tyre worn 3mm

offside rear tyre worn 3mm

squeak from offside rear suspension

Fail 24 Oct 2012 96,005 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes leading to near and offside rear fkexible brake hoses. access for proper assessment restricted but corrosion is clearly visible. replacement advised

nearside rear tyre worn 3mm

offside rear tyre worn 3mm

squeak from offside rear suspension

Pass 3 Nov 2011 88,696 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 88,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2010 80,218 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 80,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,752 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,044 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,737 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 45,432 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 37,259 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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SE51 EWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SE51 EWC, 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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SE51 EWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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