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LE51 GCY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,376 mi
Last recorded144,376 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 GCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 144,376 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front and rear on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 143,061 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 143,061 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 142,088 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 139,002 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 137,155 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 137,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 135,061 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 132,482 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 132,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 129,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated CRACKING (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL DETERIOATING

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated CRACKING (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 129,982 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated CRACKING (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER WALL DETERIOATING

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated CRACKING (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 125,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 122,217 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall cut

Pass 8 Oct 2012 115,963 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 111,472 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 105,162 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 96,564 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 90,524 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 81,186 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 81,186 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 67,679 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 67,679 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre treads low on inside shoulder.

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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LE51 GCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LE51 GCY, 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 LE51 GCY registered?

LE51 GCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is LE51 GCY safe to buy?

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