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RK51 MLV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

101,624 mi
Last recorded101,624 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 101,624 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

both front jacking point rubbers missing

both indicator side repeaters and nearside rear indicator starting to discolour

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

centre exhaust starting to rust

nearside front suspension coil spring, front antiroll bar, both rear shock absorbers and body brace bars starting to rust

offside and nearside front wheel bearings slight play

offside and nearside steering arms slight movement

offside front fog lamp not working

offside rear inner wheel arch starting to rust

rear diff slightly damp

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust and covered in grease/ paint

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 17 Aug 2026 101,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

both front jacking point rubbers missing

both indicator side repeaters and nearside rear indicator starting to discolour

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

centre exhaust starting to rust

nearside front suspension coil spring, front antiroll bar, both rear shock absorbers and body brace bars starting to rust

offside and nearside front wheel bearings slight play

offside and nearside steering arms slight movement

offside front fog lamp not working

offside rear inner wheel arch starting to rust

rear diff slightly damp

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust and covered in grease/ paint

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2025 100,427 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge and has a cut on the inner sidewall but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 98,496 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 94,398 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 91,974 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 88,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear brake some imbalance.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 83,421 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 80,619 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,403 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,187 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 70,725 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 70,440 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,189 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,054 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 66,131 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 63,307 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 59,299 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 54,554 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 78,622 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 38,857 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 38,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 MLV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MLV, 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 MLV registered?

RK51 MLV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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