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RV51 RZR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,459 mi
Last recorded104,459 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 RZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 104,459 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear chassis in areas

Fail 14 May 2020 104,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to rear chassis in areas

Pass 22 May 2019 102,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front shock bushes perished

Fail 21 May 2019 102,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front shock bushes perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,856 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

slight play in steering

Fail 31 May 2018 98,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Jun 2017 95,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

headlamps deteriorated

rear brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

wipers smearing

Fail 8 May 2017 95,228 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front track rod end ball joint has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust has a minor blow

headlamps deteriorated

rear brake discs have a slight lip on there outer edge

wiper smearing due to windscreen dirty

Pass 11 May 2016 91,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower ball joints have slight play

child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 10 May 2016 91,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower ball joints have slight play

child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 19 May 2015 88,750 miles

nearside front ball joint has slight play

rear brake pads worn thin and brake discs slightly scored

BAS/ESP warning lamp on

Fail 14 May 2015 88,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front ball joint has slight play

rear brake pads worn thin and brake discs slightly scored

BAS/ESP warning lamp on

Pass 19 May 2014 85,899 miles

nearside front suspension ball joint has slight lift

offside rear brake has a slight bind

rear brake pads are worn thin and brake discs are slightly scored on outer edges

Pass 17 May 2013 82,834 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn to legal limit and should be replaced immediately

Pass 22 May 2012 79,593 miles

o/s/r tyre is worn low

Pass 9 May 2011 76,280 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 76,280 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 72,781 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 66,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 51,370 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,214 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,825 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 RZR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RV51 RZR, 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 RZR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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