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GY51 HSD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,716 mi
Last recorded142,716 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 HSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2026 142,716 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 133,879 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 128,129 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 124,044 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 124,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 114,377 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 121,886 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 121,886 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 102,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 100,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,431 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,919 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 93,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 91,357 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,357 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 87,658 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 84,276 miles

Crushed glass in offside front tyre.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front inner wheel arch loose.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,276 miles

Crushed glass in offside front tyre.

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

Offside front inner wheel arch loose.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 79,712 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 76,315 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 66,504 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,407 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 53,472 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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GY51 HSD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSD, 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 HSD registered?

GY51 HSD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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