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GR51 CLK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,838 mi
Last recorded165,838 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR51 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 165,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2018 159,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 152,140 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil pipe leaking

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2016 145,010 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

rear coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 145,009 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

o/s/f tyre badly worn on edges

rear coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 138,364 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 138,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 128,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 117,736 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 107,231 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 97,513 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 88,014 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 88,014 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 78,453 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 69,938 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,645 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 53,614 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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GR51 CLK 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 82.4%.

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 GR51 CLK, 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 GR51 CLK registered?

GR51 CLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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