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RV51 FKS

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,906 mi
Last recorded110,906 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 FKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,906 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 108,002 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four worn close on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,064 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 101,063 miles

Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,650 miles

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 87,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,440 miles

offside front wheel bearing has play and close to failure, both rear indicators faded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 73,028 miles

steering damper is damp

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,994 miles

offside front wheel bearing worn, rear pads low

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,377 miles

near side and off side front ball joints are worn and near to a failure

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,850 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 50,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

play in off side front bottom ball joint, off side front tyre is low on outer edges, near side rear tyre is low inner edge, front brake imbalance

Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,538 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,355 miles

Front tyres are bald on the edges †Near side rear tyre is bald on the edge †Front pads are low

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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RV51 FKS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV51 FKS, 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 RV51 FKS registered?

RV51 FKS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is RV51 FKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 FKS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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