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GJ51 UOA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,243 mi
Last recorded108,243 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 UOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 108,243 miles

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

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

images poor . lenses deteriated

Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,323 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect both rear lower coil springs

Fail 12 Apr 2016 104,322 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect both rear lower coil springs

Pass 18 Apr 2015 98,161 miles

exhaust mount

Fail 17 Apr 2015 98,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust mount

Pass 22 Apr 2014 95,665 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 92,821 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,496 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,414 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,796 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,664 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,206 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,895 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,534 miles

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

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

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 11 Oct 2005 32,410 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 32,409 miles

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

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

Slight lift in both front ball joints

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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GJ51 UOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ51 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

GJ51 UOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GJ51 UOA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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