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RJ51 MSX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,740 mi
Last recorded129,740 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 MSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 129,740 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,744 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 122,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 122,844 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 118,368 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 118,358 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

engine light on +front tyres low on edges +front pads low +front lamba wires brokern

Pass 7 Oct 2010 112,407 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 106,067 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 99,499 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 92,468 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 84,168 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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RJ51 MSX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ51 MSX, 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 RJ51 MSX registered?

RJ51 MSX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is RJ51 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 MSX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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