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MJ51 RAU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,064 mi
Last recorded85,064 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 RAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 85,064 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 84,496 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 84,460 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 83,464 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 80,822 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 80,814 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 79,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 79,111 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 78,642 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 77,945 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,202 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on the outer edge and on outer side wall

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 76,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on the outer edge and on outer side wall

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 76,196 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush split and worn (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven and fluctuating

nearside rear tyre perished and splitting

offside front tyre very soft and sidewall damaged

parking brake application uneven

some corrosion on offside front brake pipe

some play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,857 miles

Offside Parking brake may need slight adjustment or repair

Fail 30 Nov 2016 73,853 miles

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

Offside Parking brake may need slight adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,608 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 73,603 miles

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

Offside Rear side light slightly dimmer.

Pass 19 May 2015 72,664 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,090 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,833 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,846 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise steering damper has no or very little effect

front wiper blade smearing

Fail 4 Oct 2010 60,758 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise steering damper has no or very little effect

front wiper blade smearing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,810 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 53,810 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 68,054 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,407 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,361 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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MJ51 RAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ51 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 MJ51 RAU registered?

MJ51 RAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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