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CU51 RYM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

144,594 mi
Last recorded144,594 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 RYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 144,594 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 142,101 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 139,197 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 136,736 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 136,280 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 135,887 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 134,567 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2019 129,931 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 127,425 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 124,857 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,019 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 120,410 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 118,143 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 116,376 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 103,590 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 96,508 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 88,668 miles

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

wipers smearing screen

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,176 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 68,190 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 68,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 59,812 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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CU51 RYM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 CU51 RYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU51 RYM?

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What year was CU51 RYM registered?

CU51 RYM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is CU51 RYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 RYM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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