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RN51 AXF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,042 mi
Last recorded91,042 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 AXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 91,042 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 90,569 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,836 miles

under side engine cover

Fail 27 Nov 2023 89,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under side engine cover

Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,727 miles

under side engine cover

Fail 21 Nov 2022 89,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under side engine cover

Pass 18 Nov 2021 88,774 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 25 Nov 2020 88,459 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 25 Nov 2019 87,409 miles

engine under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2018 86,178 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,805 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,316 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 81,530 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,424 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Nov 2012 73,940 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,270 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,042 miles

N/S/R SEAT CATCH COVER DAMAGE.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,438 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,609 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,817 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)

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

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 31 Oct 2007 46,817 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside rear tyre damaged on outer wall

nearside front under wing sheld insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2006 40,462 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 34,768 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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RN51 AXF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RN51 AXF, 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 RN51 AXF registered?

RN51 AXF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is RN51 AXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 AXF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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