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G5 KGM

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,626 mi
Last recorded106,626 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 KGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 106,626 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 106,172 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 105,663 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 104,624 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 102,206 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 100,464 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 100,282 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 100,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 98,117 miles

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

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

centre exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,613 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,573 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 96,573 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,583 miles

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

all tyres perished

offside front jacking plug missing

one exhaust bracket broken still adequately supported

Pass 9 Aug 2014 92,320 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 90,876 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 90,876 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,504 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 89,077 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 81,957 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 81,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 77,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 77,855 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 72,872 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 72,871 miles

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007
Fail 11 Sep 2006 99,329 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 99,329 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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G5 KGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G5 KGM, 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 G5 KGM registered?

G5 KGM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is G5 KGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 KGM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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