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RE51 RVJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,541 mi
Last recorded112,541 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 RVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 112,541 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 112,540 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 104,225 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear outer lower rear joint that joins to hub is noisy but has no free play

Fail 21 Nov 2016 101,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm is on 0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear outer lower rear joint that joins to hub is noisy but has no free play

Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,618 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 90,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 84,552 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 80,183 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,588 miles

Condition of sills cannot be assessed,plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,548 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,029 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 64,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,566 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,558 miles

steering damper leak

Pass 9 Oct 2006 43,630 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 40,036 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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RE51 RVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE51 RVJ, 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 RE51 RVJ registered?

RE51 RVJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is RE51 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 RVJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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