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RE51 XXT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,517 mi
Last recorded105,517 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 XXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 105,517 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 103,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Water in lamp unit! (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 103,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Water in lamp unit! (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 101,376 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,793 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 86,755 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 82,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2011 82,322 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2010 79,551 miles

3 jacking rubbers missing

Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,172 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 71,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,563 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 63,563 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 56,652 miles

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

both front and offside rear jacking rubber missing

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2007 56,652 miles

both front and offside rear jacking rubber missing

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2006 45,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 39,426 miles

adv front pads getting low

adv slight bulge in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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 XXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RE51 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

RE51 XXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is RE51 XXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 XXT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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