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SP51 RUD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,056 mi
Last recorded123,056 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 RUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 123,056 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

stearing box damp

Pass 20 Feb 2012 121,393 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 121,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 114,064 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 114,064 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 103,669 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 103,633 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 91,547 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 91,605 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 79,344 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 79,320 miles

front tyres are of a different size than rear tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2006 64,016 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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SP51 RUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP51 RUD, 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 SP51 RUD registered?

SP51 RUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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