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RL51 DFX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,567 mi
Last recorded188,567 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 188,567 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 188,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 183,546 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 178,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 178,801 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 171,634 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 162,323 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 162,322 miles

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

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Front No. plate soon require replacement.

Front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 150,402 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 139,859 miles

both front discs ridged

both rear brake flexi-hoses perished

nearside rear brake pipe rusty (bracket)

stone chips windscreen zone a

water damage front no plate

Fail 4 Oct 2007 125,524 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs ridged and worn

rear brake flexi-hoses slightly perished

rear tyres on 1.6mm limit

Pass 4 Oct 2007 125,524 miles

front discs ridged and worn

rear brake flexi-hoses slightly perished

rear tyres on 1.6mm limit

Pass 6 Oct 2006 111,220 miles

o/s/f fog lamp inoperative

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 DFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL51 DFX registered?

RL51 DFX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RL51 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 DFX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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