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RJ51 MUB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,279 mi
Last recorded109,279 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 MUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 109,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 103,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 97,584 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Bush worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front Wing corroded

Rear Body has corrosion under/inside the Boot area

Fail 8 Oct 2019 97,577 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Bush worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front Wing corroded

Rear Body has corrosion under/inside the Boot area

Pass 6 Sep 2018 95,980 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 95,980 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,086 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion inside/under the boot area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 94,084 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion inside/under the boot area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 90,012 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 90,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 92,560 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by side light (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front support bar bolt loose

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,356 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 89,356 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 85,259 miles

Both rear brake hose perished

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 78,168 miles

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)

o/s/r stabalizer bolt sheared been welded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 78,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

o/s/r stabalizer bolt sheared been welded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2010 70,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 18 Jun 2009 58,379 miles

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

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

battery insecure

slight damage to nearside rear seat belt fasten

slight damage to offside front road wheel

Fail 16 Jun 2009 58,371 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

battery insecure

slight damage to nearside rear seat belt fasten

slight damage to offside front road wheel

Pass 3 Jul 2008 47,147 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,872 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,355 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 MUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RJ51 MUB, 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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RJ51 MUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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