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EJ51 GXV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,601 mi
Last recorded88,601 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 GXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,601 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,580 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 67,638 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 67,638 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 65,057 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 53,329 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,698 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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EJ51 GXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ51 GXV, 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 EJ51 GXV registered?

EJ51 GXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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The MOT history for EJ51 GXV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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