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GP51 YMV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1695cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,233 mi
Last recorded144,233 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 YMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,695cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 144,233 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 143,350 miles

underside has been heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2023 141,867 miles

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

front and rear subframes and components corroded and undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2022 136,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 129,832 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 129,783 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 123,185 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 113,611 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,494 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2017 98,666 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,469 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both sides inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,270 miles

Nearside front jacking pad missing

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 82,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders

Nearside front jacking pad missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,513 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,034 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,151 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 65,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,635 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,344 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,552 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,526 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 46,626 miles

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

offside rear tyre low tread 3.2m (min1.6m)

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 YMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,695cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GP51 YMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP51 YMV registered?

GP51 YMV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is GP51 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP51 YMV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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