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DK51 GHY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 GHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2018

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of panels .

Pass 7 Jan 2017

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2017

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 147,925 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 140,694 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 140,694 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 131,141 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 121,860 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 121,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 112,065 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 112,065 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 102,945 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 95,454 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,038 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 87,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 77,044 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 67,127 miles

The wiper blade starting to deteriorate.Both the nearside front and the nearside rear tyres are wearing thin.The nearside front lower ball joint has some minor play forming within.

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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DK51 GHY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DK51 GHY, 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 DK51 GHY registered?

DK51 GHY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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