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RV51 WJC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,854 mi
Last recorded191,854 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 WJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 191,854 miles

Centre Minor exhaust leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Spare wheel fitted by tyre size matches all others

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 175,488 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 175,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 161,627 miles

exhaust brackets broken

Pass 15 May 2013 151,723 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 151,722 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 141,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 8 May 2012 141,325 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 May 2011 124,012 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 104,712 miles

n/s rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 29 May 2009 87,510 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 85,281 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 71,635 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 71,600 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 59,897 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 46,145 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 WJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJC, 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 WJC registered?

RV51 WJC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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