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RX51 FBU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,349 mi
Last recorded123,349 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 FBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 123,349 miles

rear brake hoses perishing

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Oct 2018 118,075 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 118,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 113,898 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

off side rear tyre low on egde

rear brake pipes rusty

slight exhaust blow front down pipe area

slight leak rear diff

slight play near side front upper suspension arm

Pass 14 Oct 2016 109,871 miles

near side rear tyre low on edge

Pass 17 Oct 2015 105,396 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 105,391 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014
Pass 10 Oct 2013 93,914 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,019 miles

near side rear inner side light inop

rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2012 87,018 miles

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

near side rear inner side light inop

rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,315 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 80,315 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,331 miles

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)

adv the o/s front tyre is waring on the inner edge keep under observation

Pass 9 Sep 2009 62,535 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Differential Oil Leaks

Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,946 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 55,944 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 42,669 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 FBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RX51 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

RX51 FBU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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