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R50 SCG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,529 mi
Last recorded74,529 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 SCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 74,529 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 73,122 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 72,868 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 72,868 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 70,600 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 70,296 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 70,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,415 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,038 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,762 miles

knock from rear suspension

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,202 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,900 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,454 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 46,454 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,388 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,301 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,842 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,950 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,108 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R50 SCG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R50 SCG, 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 R50 SCG registered?

R50 SCG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is R50 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 SCG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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