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RE51 SWK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,830 mi
Last recorded107,830 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 SWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 107,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 107,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 107,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 105,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front wearing inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 103,065 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 99,910 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,454 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 90,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear pads getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,952 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2012 86,623 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,901 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 80,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 76,714 miles

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

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

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

steel spare fitted to n/s/f

Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,650 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 70,642 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 62,358 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 53,675 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 44,071 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 SWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

RE51 SWK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is RE51 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 SWK 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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