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GY51 HRX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,424 mi
Last recorded172,424 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 HRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 172,424 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

body sill covers fitted

exhaust condition clamps rusting away

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear suspension components corroding

steering damper damp

Fail 13 Feb 2020 172,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

body sill covers fitted

exhaust condition clamps rusting away

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear suspension components corroding

steering damper damp

Pass 26 Feb 2019 167,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

over sills fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2019 166,929 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

over sills fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 161,779 miles

body sill covers fitted

brake pipes rusting

f pads wearing

undershields fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2018 161,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat cracked (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

body sill covers fitted

brake pipes rusting

f pads wearing

undershields fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 156,529 miles

body sill covers fitted

f pads wearing

o/s inner side light inop

slight exhaust leak front section exhaust condition

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2016 150,982 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield adrift

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 145,189 miles

body sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2014 137,944 miles

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

both rear brake hoses slightly detiorated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 131,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 120,488 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 110,721 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 100,349 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 100,343 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

Pass 9 Oct 2008 90,635 miles

steering wheel\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Fail 8 Oct 2007 79,972 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs worn

offside rear brake disc scored

Pass 8 Oct 2007 79,972 miles

both front brake discs worn

offside rear brake disc scored

Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,371 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 63,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front 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 front fog light not working

Pass 4 Oct 2005 52,248 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 52,248 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front 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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GY51 HRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GY51 HRX, 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 GY51 HRX registered?

GY51 HRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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