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FY51 RAU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

248,296 mi
Last recorded248,296 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 RAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 248,296 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 241,545 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 241,545 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 237,831 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 234,860 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 229,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 227,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 227,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 31 Mar 2017 222,510 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 218,167 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 211,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 204,443 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 204,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 192,767 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 174,729 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 158,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wiper smeary

Pass 25 Mar 2010 142,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 127,713 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 127,713 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 105,460 miles

nsf foglamp lens cracked

slight leak from steering damper

Pass 22 Sep 2006 83,835 miles

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge †nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on both edges

wear in both rear main hub lower mounting bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2005 71,162 miles

wear/movement in BOTH rear transverse lower suspension arms, outer bushes to hub.recommend attention.

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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FY51 RAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY51 RAU, 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 FY51 RAU registered?

FY51 RAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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