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SF51 RXN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,962 mi
Last recorded92,962 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 RXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 92,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 92,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,679 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

headlamps misted

oil leaks

steering play

Fail 11 Nov 2019 88,679 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

headlamps misted

oil leaks

steering play

Pass 10 Nov 2018 83,504 miles

Nearside Front chip in windscreen

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

cover sills fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2017 81,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 and smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

beam images are slightly blurred

both rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 22 Oct 2016 79,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 77,669 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 77,669 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,084 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,811 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Front and rear brake disc's slightly corroaded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroaded

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly corroaded

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Slight play in offside steering arm (inner tie rod)

Slight play in offside track rod end ball joint

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2013 73,811 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Front and rear brake disc's slightly corroaded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroaded

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly corroaded

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Slight play in offside steering arm (inner tie rod)

Slight play in offside track rod end ball joint

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,201 miles

Centre exhaust silencer slightly corroaded

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

Oil leak

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear service brake performance slightly fluctuating

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

oil leaks from rear diff

wing mirrors loose

Fail 12 Sep 2011 58,778 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear service brake performance slightly fluctuating

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

oil leaks from rear diff

wing mirrors loose

Fail 13 Sep 2010 44,692 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers side front tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,692 miles

drivers side front tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,733 miles

differential oil loss

surfsce corrosion on passenger side rear disc

Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,473 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 16,749 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 16,749 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 16,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,619 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 10,198 miles

Both front tyres will soon need replacing.

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Front brake pads appear low.

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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SF51 RXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SF51 RXN, 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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SF51 RXN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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