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PJ51 GOK

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,667 mi
Last recorded145,667 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 GOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 145,667 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine light on

Fail 18 Jun 2019 145,667 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box leaking and outer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake light bulb gone but still showing 50%

Offside Rear position light bulb gone but still showing 50%

Pass 26 Jun 2018 142,912 miles

Offside Rear one tail light bulb not working but light still emitting 50%

Offside Rear tyre wearing abnormally stepped inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2018 142,912 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing abnormally stepped inner edge

Offside Rear one tail light bulb not working but light still emitting 50%

Pass 20 Jun 2017 134,927 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 134,927 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 131,698 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 130,347 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 126,690 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 121,286 miles

Auto gearbox oil leaking from cooler pipe

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft front dampener worn

Pass 23 Apr 2012 118,086 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 118,086 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 116,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 112,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 88,199 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 88,191 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 70,270 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 59,918 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 48,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PJ51 GOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PJ51 GOK, 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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PJ51 GOK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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