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RK51 MLX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

254,353 mi
Last recorded254,353 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 254,353 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 252,790 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 252,094 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 155,358 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 154,332 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 151,726 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 147,644 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 141,272 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 132,894 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 123,170 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,917 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 107,619 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 101,549 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 95,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 88,611 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,642 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,705 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,520 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,698 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 MLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MLX, 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 MLX registered?

RK51 MLX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is RK51 MLX safe to buy?

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