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GU51 KTD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,793 mi
Last recorded103,793 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 KTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 98,329 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 98,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 92,248 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE, ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES, NS REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2MM

Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,136 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTIN G TO RUST

Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,543 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, FRONT BRAKE PADS 75% WORN,

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,505 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 58,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 45,145 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 45,145 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,652 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,021 miles

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

o/s/f tyre at 2mm on outter edge

o/s/r tyre at 2mm

slight oil leak at rear diff

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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GU51 KTD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU51 KTD, 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 GU51 KTD registered?

GU51 KTD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GU51 KTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 KTD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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