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RV51 RYN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,951 mi
Last recorded122,951 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 RYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 122,951 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 122,945 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 122,282 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 11,756 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 11,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 112,468 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 112,193 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 103,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 103,063 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 93,515 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,412 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 81,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,874 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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RV51 RYN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RYN, 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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RV51 RYN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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