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RA51 KWD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 KWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 61,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general corrosion underside

n s f fog light innop

Fail 4 Aug 2022 61,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general corrosion underside

n s f fog light innop

Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,886 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 59,886 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly both pivots seized (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 58,686 miles

osf ball joint

Pass 11 May 2015 55,372 miles

brake pedal very stiff to return to natural posistion have to pull back up with foot

front brake discs and pads wearing

front tyres on legal limit

osr sidelight 1 of 2 working

Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,666 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,913 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated but the view to the rear is not seriously impaired

Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,893 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 40,003 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,003 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,014 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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RA51 KWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RA51 KWD, 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 RA51 KWD registered?

RA51 KWD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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