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GJ51 XLL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,748 mi
Last recorded151,748 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 XLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 151,748 miles

under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 18 Aug 2015 146,021 miles

play in o/s/f hub slight play in n/s/f hub

Pass 5 Aug 2014 137,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 137,037 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 129,116 miles

both front shock absorbers poor condition

exhaust system aged and deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge

slight play in o/s/f hub

steering and suspension shows general age / deterioration

Fail 1 Aug 2013 128,959 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shock absorbers poor condition

exhaust system aged and deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge

slight play in o/s/f hub

steering and suspension shows general age / deterioration

Pass 6 Sep 2012 119,932 miles

ALL STEERING + SUSPENSION SHOWING AGE

BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST SYSTEM AGED

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON THE EDGES

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE O/S/F HUB

Fail 5 Sep 2012 119,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ALL STEERING + SUSPENSION SHOWING AGE

BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST SYSTEM AGED

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON THE EDGES

REAR BRAKE DISCS AGED

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE O/S/F HUB

Pass 26 Aug 2011 107,130 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

o/s/f wing badly damaged and front bumper n/s

recommend tracking

Fail 26 Aug 2011 107,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

o/s/f wing badly damaged and front bumper n/s

recommend tracking

Pass 30 Mar 2010 91,538 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 91,535 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,553 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 78,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 68,046 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,649 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 48,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust showing age

Fail 24 Feb 2006 48,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 XLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

GJ51 XLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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