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GX51 DCZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,839 mi
Last recorded142,839 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 DCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 142,839 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 136,648 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 136,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 130,397 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 129,170 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 126,509 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 126,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 122,144 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 111,028 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 104,106 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,655 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 99,654 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,280 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 86,484 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 80,378 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,705 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,736 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 52,254 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 52,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,329 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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GX51 DCZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GX51 DCZ, 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 GX51 DCZ registered?

GX51 DCZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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