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GJ51 ZRE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,716 mi
Last recorded109,716 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 ZRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 109,716 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim very poor, lens deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim very poor, lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 109,047 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 109,047 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,240 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,420 miles

Power steering box is damp

Fail 3 Sep 2018 105,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering box is damp

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,685 miles

Both sides front wheel bearings have slight play

Steering box is damp

Pass 30 Aug 2016 101,791 miles

rear brake discs inner faces very badly rusted

rear brake pads worn very low

rear diff oil leak

some play in off side and near side front wheel bearings

some play in some steering joints

Pass 27 Aug 2015 99,680 miles

rear brake discs inner faces badly rusting

rear diff oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,759 miles

near side front tyre has been run flat and could be damaged internally

off side rear tyre inner edge bald

rear brake discs inner faces badly rusted

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,356 miles

off side front tyre inner edge wearing

off side rear tyre inner edge wearing

oil leak from diff

rear brake discs inner faces badly rusting

slight play at off side and near side front wheels

Fail 2 Sep 2013 93,338 miles

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

Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

off side front tyre inner edge wearing

off side rear tyre inner edge wearing

oil leak from diff

rear brake discs inner faces badly rusting

slight play at off side and near side front wheels

Pass 3 Sep 2012 89,125 miles

both sides front lower ball joints have play

both sides front wheel bearings have slight play

rear pads are very low

wiper split

Pass 1 Sep 2011 82,739 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 82,723 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,961 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 71,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 71,595 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 56,888 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 56,888 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,991 miles

Offside front tyre is VERY BADLY CUT in the side wall and should be changed as soon as possible.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,474 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 37,474 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

rear diff has bad oil leak

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,499 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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GJ51 ZRE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZRE, 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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GJ51 ZRE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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