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GX51 MTV

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,402 mi
Last recorded147,402 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 147,402 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 122,188 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,453 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 75,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 59,014 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 59,013 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 57,902 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,880 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 40,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,225 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,760 miles

Oil leak

heavy cracking to offside rear tyre inner wall

rerart axle leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,871 miles

all tyres perishing and wearing on edges

slight damage offside mirror

Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,566 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 32,778 miles

advise condition of offside mirror glass.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,876 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 29,081 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 MTV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV registered?

GX51 MTV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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