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RV51 SDU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,727 mi
Last recorded126,727 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 126,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 121,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 117,373 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 113,429 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 112,066 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 111,622 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,458 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 103,530 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 102,802 miles

Front Exhaust section bracket corroded/ broken but system adequately supported

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 102,766 miles

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

Front Exhaust section bracket corroded/ broken but system adequately supported

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 100,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2013 94,639 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2012 87,653 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,702 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,858 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 77,110 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 56,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 56,068 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear outer suspension arm bearing has slight movement

Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,118 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 44,118 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 33,016 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 SDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

RV51 SDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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