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LR51 RFX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,559 mi
Last recorded92,559 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 RFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2018 92,559 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 92,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR EXHAUST HANGER MISSING SYSTEM STILL SECURE

Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,491 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 80,490 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 77,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,755 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs on edge

corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r and n/s/f brake pipes

eml on dash

Fail 7 Feb 2012 72,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion on front brake discs on edge

corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r and n/s/f brake pipes

eml on dash

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,012 miles

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

slight free play on steering

Pass 5 Nov 2009 61,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,878 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 40,411 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 32,677 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 32,625 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear 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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LR51 RFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LR51 RFX, 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

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What year was LR51 RFX registered?

LR51 RFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is LR51 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 RFX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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