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H23 GMB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,940 mi
Last recorded164,940 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 GMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 164,940 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near side rear/off side rear also covered with plastic shields (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 156,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 151,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 146,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 141,232 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 136,246 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 132,036 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 132,036 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 127,633 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2013 122,842 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 117,984 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 112,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 105,899 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 98,686 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,841 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 80,655 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 80,655 miles

Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 73,865 miles

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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H23 GMB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H23 GMB, 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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H23 GMB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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