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MM51 RVM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,168 mi
Last recorded112,168 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 RVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 112,168 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust mount missing but system secure at time of test

Slight play in N/S steering idler

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Underside and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 112,106 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front fog lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn at inner edges

slight play in steering idler

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,894 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 102,976 miles

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

slight play at both steering arms

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Jan 2015 97,714 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2013 92,154 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,461 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 84,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,098 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,519 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,936 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 72,274 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 68,105 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 62,625 miles

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

Offside front caliper is slightly slow to apply but brake imbalance well within limits.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 57,743 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 57,743 miles

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

Nearside 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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MM51 RVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MM51 RVM, 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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MM51 RVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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