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RL51 CEN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,666 mi
Last recorded98,666 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 CEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 98,666 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 96,959 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 96,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 94,786 miles

nearside headlight aim just visible

offside position light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2022 92,859 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 92,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,521 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 91,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 88,259 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 88,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 87,041 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim definition poor

Nearside Front tyre perishing/cracking

Nearside Rear tyre perishing / cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,019 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,499 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 81,498 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 76,190 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,872 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,867 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,160 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,681 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 53,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,477 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,231 miles

very slight lift in nearside and offside front bottom ball joints

Pass 25 Nov 2006 34,748 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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RL51 CEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RL51 CEN, 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 RL51 CEN registered?

RL51 CEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is RL51 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 CEN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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