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RK51 MKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,711 mi
Last recorded140,711 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 MKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 140,711 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

​​Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

​​​​​​vehicle chassis or structure, suspension components including sub-frames and brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive/seriously weakened

Pass 6 Nov 2024 140,671 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Sep 2023 140,656 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

middle exhaust box corroded.

under trays & sills covers fitted.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 140,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 8 Jun 2016 140,642 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 4 Jun 2015 138,717 miles

rear brake pipes rusting.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 138,717 miles

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

rear brake pipes rusting.

Pass 29 May 2014 130,105 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 130,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 119,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 119,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 110,085 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 101,957 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 101,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,535 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 84,342 miles

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

eml on

Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,391 miles

eml light on

exhaust emmisions high

near side front seat opperation faulty

oil leak rear diff area

slight damage near side front wheel rim

slight play near side front hub

Pass 7 Jun 2007 63,228 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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RK51 MKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK51 MKJ, 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 RK51 MKJ registered?

RK51 MKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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