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GK51 HBD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,940 mi
Last recorded67,940 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 67,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 67,881 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2024 61,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 59,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded in the body clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 59,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded in the body clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 59,380 miles

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

Rear corrosion on the arches

Fail 7 Jun 2022 59,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear corrosion on the arches

Pass 18 Mar 2021 59,374 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 59,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 57,695 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 53,257 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 53,257 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 49,152 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 49,152 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 45,354 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 42,933 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,933 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,076 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,045 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 26,650 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,368 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,766 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,265 miles

FRONT number plate slightly faded.

Pass 29 Sep 2007 11,800 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,413 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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GK51 HBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GK51 HBD, 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 GK51 HBD registered?

GK51 HBD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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