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RK51 XWS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,323 mi
Last recorded132,323 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 XWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 132,323 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 132,322 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 124,330 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel worn bush on nearside steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 124,330 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel worn bush on nearside steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 120,717 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,995 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 115,792 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 115,787 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 114,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 113,144 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,790 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 103,942 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 103,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,513 miles

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

osr tyre on limit 1.6mm

Pass 6 Nov 2013 89,141 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 82,474 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 82,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,405 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 66,369 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

offside rear tyre is low on tread

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,952 miles

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Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 53,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2007 48,952 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Nov 2006 43,758 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 36,841 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 XWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

RK51 XWS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is RK51 XWS safe to buy?

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