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KC51 GZR

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,566 mi
Last recorded121,566 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 GZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 121,566 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.75 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 120,596 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 120,596 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 118,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 118,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 116,262 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In engine bay by ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes from ABS modulator (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear , front sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 114,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes from ABS modulator (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear , front sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 111,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 108,652 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

under bonnet brake pipes adjacent to a.b.s pump slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,057 miles

Front brake pipes next to abs pump corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 81,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 67,860 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 67,857 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 57,703 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 47,760 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 37,774 miles

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

cuts to both front tyres

s.r.s on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,283 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,073 miles

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,158 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 10 Dec 2009 30,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,979 miles

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)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,412 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,919 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 16,481 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 16,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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.

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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KC51 GZR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KC51 GZR, 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 KC51 GZR registered?

KC51 GZR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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