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RE51 XYC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,967 mi
Last recorded163,967 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 XYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 163,967 miles

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

engine light on

nearside rear tyre close to the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 15 Jan 2016 155,282 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 20 Jan 2015 143,630 miles

engine light on

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 142,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2013 131,241 miles

EML on .

Front to rear brake pipe rusty.

Front tyres smooth on the inner edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 4 Jan 2013 121,989 miles

nearside & offside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Dec 2012 121,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside & offside front tyres worn on edges

vehicle inspected wet

Pass 4 Jan 2012 107,992 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side repeaters faded

digital display faulty

engine management lamp on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

lift in both front suspension ball joints

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2012 107,990 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side repeaters faded

digital display faulty

engine management lamp on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

lift in both front suspension ball joints

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2011 102,438 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 97,973 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 90,331 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 82,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 82,011 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 73,509 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 62,940 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 XYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

RE51 XYC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is RE51 XYC safe to buy?

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