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J40 GBG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,570 mi
Last recorded98,570 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 GBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 96,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 93,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 93,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,817 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

engine management light indicates a fault

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jan 2015 87,112 miles

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

engine management light indicates a fault

nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2014 83,596 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,719 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,088 miles

management light staying on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,144 miles

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

offside washer jet not working

Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,028 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 61,686 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,435 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 58,764 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 58,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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J40 GBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J40 GBG, 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 J40 GBG registered?

J40 GBG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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