MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear diff oil leak
eml on
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear diff oil leak
eml on
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Power steering ram insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
eml on
rear diff leaking
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced misted poor image (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced misted poor image (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
eml on
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
rear diff leaking
sill covers fitted
tyre size different front to rear
engine light on
oil leak on diff seals
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
play in inner steering joints on link rod
both rear tyres worn on outer & inner edge
engine light on
nail in n/s/r tyre
oil leak on diff seals
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)
rear diff leaking
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ51 TGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 GJ51 TGK, 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 GJ51 TGK registered?
GJ51 TGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 2001.
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