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GF51 XJO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,258 mi
Last recorded161,258 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 XJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 161,258 miles

Oil leak

both rear flexible brake hoses are perishing

brake pedal rubber is worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jun 2011 132,447 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

front brake pads getting low

front tyres wearing inner edge

slight bplay in steering

Pass 24 Jun 2010 104,204 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/f coil spring corroding

slight play in steering

Pass 6 Jul 2009 90,551 miles

Strongly advise o/s/f and o/s/r tyres on legal limit due to secondary tread. advise imediate replacement.

advise n/s/f and n/s/r tyres verys close to legal limit.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 88,126 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2007 85,297 miles

BOYH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Fail 28 Sep 2006 67,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 67,963 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005

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

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 XJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XJO, 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 GF51 XJO registered?

GF51 XJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is GF51 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 XJO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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