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GF51 XRV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,848 mi
Last recorded112,848 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 112,848 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 111,816 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 111,603 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 111,603 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 110,430 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 109,409 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 108,188 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 107,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 102,835 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,315 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 95,310 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,734 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,295 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 83,198 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,152 miles

advise front tracking

advise steering damper slight leak

Fail 16 Sep 2010 80,152 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

advise front tracking

advise steering damper slight leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 63,290 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,188 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,859 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,853 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,921 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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GF51 XRV 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 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 GF51 XRV, 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

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What year was GF51 XRV registered?

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

Is GF51 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 XRV shows 21 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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