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GX51 EMJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,345 mi
Last recorded104,345 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 EMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 104,345 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 101,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 100,628 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,992 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 95,973 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp is corroded and detached

Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,934 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs are worn

HID Washers are not operating

Fail 21 Mar 2020 85,972 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 83,692 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Apr 2019 83,661 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,610 miles

Both rear tyres have worn to 2.5mm

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,596 miles

Rear coil springs are very corroded

Slight play in os front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2016 68,833 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 57,128 miles

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

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

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)

damp around diff

exhaust bolts rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2014 57,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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)

damp around diff

exhaust bolts rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,288 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,343 miles

offside mirror in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,237 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,347 miles

2 x mountings on fuel pump not connected

Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,593 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 39,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,521 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 EMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

GX51 EMJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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