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RF51 CHK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,210 mi
Last recorded102,210 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 CHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 102,210 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel hose badly perished

both rear brake discs surfaces in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,323 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,026 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,095 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 95,095 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,046 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 93,046 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 91,285 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,995 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 89,055 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 88,104 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 88,104 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 85,344 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 81,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,725 miles

Front discs getting lipped.

Wipers getting poor.

Fail 12 Nov 2008 77,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise front discs getting lipped

advise wiper getting poor

Pass 8 Nov 2007 70,608 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 70,608 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

dash digits faulty display

head light height adjuster fallon out

Pass 20 Nov 2006 64,482 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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RF51 CHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 RF51 CHK, 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 RF51 CHK registered?

RF51 CHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is RF51 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 CHK 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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