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RL51 CLY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,707 mi
Last recorded77,707 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 77,707 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 76,497 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 76,749 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 75,093 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 broken mounts on the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both NSF and OSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 75,093 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 broken mounts on the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both NSF and OSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 73,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight fluid leak from steering damper

Fail 30 May 2023 73,382 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure and center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight fluid leak from steering damper

Pass 28 May 2022 71,052 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 68,993 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 66,542 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 6 Mar 2019 64,109 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,552 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 61,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 57,976 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,211 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 50,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 46,127 miles

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

NSR Tyre pressure low

Pass 4 Feb 2011 43,738 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,466 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,976 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,401 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,519 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 CLY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RL51 CLY, 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 CLY registered?

RL51 CLY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is RL51 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 CLY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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