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GN51 ZVG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,425 mi
Last recorded150,425 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 ZVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 150,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 141,021 miles

Nearside Slight wear/play to inner steering rack arm joint

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 6 Jul 2017 141,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Slight wear/play to inner steering rack arm joint

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 11 Jul 2016 133,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 125,186 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 118,240 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 118,228 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 115,156 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

movement in offside steering arm

Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,470 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 111,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear inner side lamp not working.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 101,851 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 101,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 95,821 miles

rear discs poor con rec handbrake service

Pass 16 Feb 2008 95,709 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 87,953 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 76,816 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 68,688 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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GN51 ZVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN51 ZVG, 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 GN51 ZVG registered?

GN51 ZVG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GN51 ZVG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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