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S2 RWJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,565 mi
Last recorded100,565 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 RWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 100,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

gearbox exhaust bracket rusted through

headlamps in poor condition

nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

offside park brake reading low

offside window hits metal on closing

Fail 24 Aug 2020 100,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

chip in windscreen

gearbox exhaust bracket rusted through

headlamps in poor condition

nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

offside front lower ball joint worn to limit

offside park brake reading low

offside window hits metal on closing

Pass 31 Aug 2019 93,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn thin on edges

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in n/s lower ball joint

Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,075 miles

both front lower ball joints worn

slight wear centre steering link

Fail 7 Jun 2018 83,074 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight wear centre steering link

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front lower ball joints worn

gearbox exhaust bracket needs repair

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2017 78,255 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 75,304 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,617 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 72,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 69,202 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 65,404 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 60,122 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,408 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 55,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,666 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,998 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 42,998 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,727 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,371 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S2 RWJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S2 RWJ, 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 S2 RWJ registered?

S2 RWJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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