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RX51 EYV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,779 mi
Last recorded90,779 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 EYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 90,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 89,900 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,037 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 84,092 miles

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

Front wiper blade smearing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 81,564 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 81,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 78,054 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 73,196 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 73,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,204 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 69,299 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 69,299 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 66,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 64,143 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 61,484 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 58,759 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 56,349 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 52,560 miles

front brake discs worn (inner face)

front brake pads worn (inner pad)

Pass 27 May 2008 49,224 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 45,883 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plasticsill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2007 45,883 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plasticsill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2006 40,270 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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RX51 EYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RX51 EYV, 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 RX51 EYV registered?

RX51 EYV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RX51 EYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 EYV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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