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GKZ 8528

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,000 mi
Last recorded104,000 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 8528
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 104,000 miles

Front various corrosions underbody

Rear various corrosions underbody

Pass 24 Apr 2014 102,029 miles

vehicle underside corroded to various areas.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 95,857 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 88,438 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 88,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,062 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 67,601 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 67,601 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 57,361 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 57,361 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 53,921 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GKZ 8528 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GKZ 8528, 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 GKZ 8528 registered?

GKZ 8528 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is GKZ 8528 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKZ 8528 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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