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RN51 HVD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

73,949 mi
Last recorded73,949 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 HVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 73,949 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 73,929 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 73,533 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,480 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,438 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,368 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 73,264 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,144 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 73,142 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,040 miles

covers trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,891 miles

covers trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,571 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,370 miles

tyres appear to be underinflated.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,140 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,782 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 71,463 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,717 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 69,976 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 68,710 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 HVD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HVD, 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 HVD registered?

RN51 HVD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is RN51 HVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 HVD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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