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GB51 CLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,163 mi
Last recorded145,163 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB51 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 145,163 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Gearbox has oil leak

Oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Feb 2024 145,163 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust centre box corroded

Gearbox has oil leak

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Jan 2023 127,640 miles

Both front shocks soft

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Creak from rear suspension

Front inner pads appear low

Nearside front arch liner damaged

Slight oil leak from diff

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Wipers poor

Fail 24 Jan 2023 127,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shocks soft

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Creak from rear suspension

Front inner pads appear low

Nearside front arch liner damaged

Slight oil leak from diff

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Wipers poor

Pass 2 Feb 2022 111,847 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 94,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 83,957 miles

Intermittent 'rattle' from exhaust

Rear Slight oil leak from differential

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Intermittent 'rattle' rom exhaust

Offside front door hinge faulty

Fail 22 Feb 2019 69,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,005 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 50,464 miles

nsr tyre has a small cut on sidewall

Pass 12 May 2015 49,578 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 47,500 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall not deep enough for ply to expose

Fail 1 May 2014 47,495 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall not deep enough for ply to expose

Pass 31 Aug 2013 46,675 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,901 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 41,860 miles

rear differential leaking oil slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2010 35,653 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,497 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 21,718 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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GB51 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GB51 CLK, 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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GB51 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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