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GK51 URV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,628 mi
Last recorded179,628 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 URV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 179,628 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 174,403 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 174,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 169,596 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 169,596 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 164,670 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 164,627 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 149,384 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 140,632 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 140,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 129,076 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 128,464 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 109,734 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 95,047 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 74,342 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 60,749 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 60,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 URV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 URV, 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 URV registered?

GK51 URV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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