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RV51 XLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,652 mi
Last recorded140,652 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 140,652 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 140,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and center silencer corroded resulting in holes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay abs pump brake lines slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

nearside and offside front steering inner rack ends slight play

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded slightly no holes

Pass 17 Jun 2019 132,167 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 126,629 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded greased heavily in areas

front exhaust bracket weakened still supporting system

front to rear exhaust system corroded

offside front top arm ball joint slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2018 126,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking fuel filler pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake disc worn not weakened

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded greased heavily in areas

front exhaust bracket weakened still supporting system

front to rear exhaust system corroded

offside front top arm ball joint slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2017 120,079 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 120,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 113,563 miles

front and rear brake disc surface rust

Fail 15 Jun 2016 113,563 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake disc surface rust

Pass 10 Aug 2015 113,307 miles

Both rear brake calipers corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 108,891 miles

Jacking pad missing nearside front

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 108,872 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Jacking pad missing nearside front

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 106,052 miles

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

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

Nearside/Offside front tyres bald inner edges

Offside front spot light housing damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 106,052 miles

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

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

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

Nearside/Offside front tyres bald inner edges

Offside front spot light housing damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 102,087 miles

rear brake hoses perished

rear pads low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2012 102,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

off side rear wheel arch corroded

rear brake hoses perished

rear pads low

Pass 19 Aug 2010 86,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,264 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 52,425 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 52,425 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 42,860 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 XLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 XLK, 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 XLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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