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GF51 RXC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,775 mi
Last recorded126,775 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 RXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 126,775 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 126,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 126,750 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 126,048 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 126,048 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working indicator showing white light (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 125,531 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 124,929 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 124,139 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 123,603 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 123,167 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 122,521 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 122,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 119,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front tyres perishing.205/55r16

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

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant warning light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 114,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 114,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 108,350 miles

Centre silencer deteriorating

Fail 20 Nov 2012 108,328 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

centre silencer deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2011 103,340 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 103,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 94,933 miles

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

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

offside headlamp misted

Pass 26 Jan 2010 83,582 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 49,366 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear differential oil leak

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 23 Nov 2007 48,955 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2006 43,703 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)

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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GF51 RXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GF51 RXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF51 RXC?

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What year was GF51 RXC registered?

GF51 RXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is GF51 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 RXC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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