MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front play in both wheel bearings
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to brake pipes
corrosion to sub frame
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to chassis rails
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside inner steering arm on limit bush
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on limit in various places (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust corroded bracket
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe on limit in various places (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside inner steering arm on limit bush
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on limit in various places (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust corroded bracket
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pipes corroded
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
nail in o/s/r tyre
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
slight play in steering
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
slight play in steering
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
differential leaking
nearside front wheel bearing has minor play
nearside rear wheel arch liner fouls on tyre when vehicle rasied
offside front wheel bearing has minor play
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
differential leaking
front wiper poor but clears screen
nearside front wheel bearing has minor play
nearside rear wheel arch liner fouls on tyre when vehicle rasied
offside front wheel bearing has minor play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside inner steering joint has minor play
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Nearside inner steering joint has minor play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate deteriorated
OSF tyre smooth on inner edge.
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
OSF tyre smooth on inner edge.
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel breather hose from filler neck to tank badly perished
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Slight wear in rack
nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GY51 VNK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VNK, 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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GY51 VNK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 November 2001.
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