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GP51 OAO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,285 mi
Last recorded210,285 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 OAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 210,285 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 210,252 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 189,302 miles

Central Rear diff leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 174,618 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside indicator side repeater lens damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2020 156,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak from autobox

rear diff seal leaking oil

Pass 29 Mar 2019 142,034 miles

engine/floor pans fittefd

rear diff pionion seal leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2018 127,768 miles

Nearside Front fog + repeater lenses broken

Pass 4 Jul 2017 120,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 120,269 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Corrosion to both front wings

Corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside side indicator damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear diff oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 105,832 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 105,832 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,949 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil around diff

Fail 1 Jul 2015 101,949 miles

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

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

225/50r16

fuel pipes corroded

oil around diff

Pass 19 Jun 2014 95,125 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 95,125 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit (205/55r16)

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 85,794 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion underside

headlamp aims poor

Pass 26 Jun 2013 85,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion underside

headlamp aims poor

Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,074 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,074 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,768 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,213 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 32,610 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 32,609 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 29,179 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 25,292 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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GP51 OAO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GP51 OAO, 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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GP51 OAO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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