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GX51 DHK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

122,627 mi
Last recorded122,627 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 DHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 122,627 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 119,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in ball joints (2.3 (a) (i))

undertray/guard fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2024 116,365 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 113,772 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,818 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 108,198 miles

Chip to screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 105,413 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 100,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 96,667 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 96,627 miles

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

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,937 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated catch (8.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 limit !!!! (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

head lamp beam converters fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,462 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,491 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 69,429 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

service indicator on

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,093 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,070 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 40,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,319 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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 DHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DHK, 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 DHK registered?

GX51 DHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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